2010 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L vs. 2010 Pontiac Vibe 2.4 GT
To start off, both 2010 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L and 2010 Pontiac Vibe 2.4 GT were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Pontiac Vibe 2.4 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Pontiac Vibe 2.4 GT (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2010 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Pontiac Vibe 2.4 GT should accelerate faster than 2010 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Pontiac Vibe 2.4 GT (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L. (128 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Pontiac Vibe 2.4 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L. 2010 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L has automatic transmission and 2010 Pontiac Vibe 2.4 GT has manual transmission. 2010 Pontiac Vibe 2.4 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L | 2010 Pontiac Vibe 2.4 GT | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Vibe | Vibe |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 49 L |
