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2009 Pontiac Vibe Hatchback
MSRP: from $15,310
 
Layout:
front-engine / FWD & AWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 2,856 - 3,284
Max. towing capacity: 1,500
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 13.2
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 35.3
36.9 (GT)
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Torsion beam; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Double-wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar (AWD; GT)
 
Brakes:
Front: 10.8 in. power-assisted vented discs
2.4l: 11.65 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 10.2 in. power-assisted discs
2.4l: 11.0 in. power-assisted discs
AWD; GT: 11.1 in. power-assisted discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; VVT
Displacement: 1,798
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 80.5 x 88.3
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Power [hp]: 132 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 128 at 4,400
Mileage City [mpg]: 25 - 26 (MT)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 31 - 32 (MT)
Available with: Base
 
Type: Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; VVT
Displacement: 2,362
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 88.5 x 96.0
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Power [hp]: 158 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 162 at 4,000
Mileage City [mpg]: 20 - 21 (AT)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 26 - 29 (AT)
 
Transmissions:
Type: 5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.17, 1.90, 1.31, 0.89, 0.73
Final Drive: 4.31
Available with: 1.8l engine
 
Type: 4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.85, 1.55, 1.00, 0.70
Final Drive: 4.24
Available with: 1.8l engine
 
Type: 4-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.94, 2.19, 1.41, 1.02
Final Drive: 2.81
Available with: AWD
 
Type: 5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.54, 2.05, 1.33, 0.97, 0.73
Final Drive: 4.24
Available with: GT
 
Type: 5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.94, 2.20, 1.41, 0.97, 0.70
Final Drive: 3.39
Available with: 2.4l engine except AWD
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 171.1
172.1 (GT)
Width [in.]: 69.5
Height [in.]: 61.0
62.8 (AWD)
61.4 (GT)
Wheelbase [in.]: 102.4
Front Track [in.]: 59.8
Rear Track [in.]: 59.9
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 5
Seating Capacity: 92.2
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 40.5
Rear Headroom [in.]: 39.4
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 41.6
Rear Legroom [in.]: 36.2
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 53.3
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 52.6
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 52.3
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 43.7
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 20.1
49.4 (2nd row folded)
Standard Features
  • 1 12v power outlets
  • 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine
  • 2 power remote, folding door mirrors
  • 205/55 R16 all-season tires
  • 4 doors
  • 4 speakers
  • 4-way manual passenger bucket seat
  • 5-speed manual transmission
  • 6-way manual driver bucket seat
  • AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
  • Aluminum-look interior accents
  • Audio anti-theft protection
  • Automatic equalizer
  • Battery run-down protection
  • Body-color bumpers and door handles
  • Cargo area concealed storage
  • Cargo light
  • Cargo tie down anchors
  • Carpeted floor mats in front and rear
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Day-time running lights
  • Driver foot-rest
  • Emergency communication system (OnStar)
  • External temperature display
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with storage
  • Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Glove box
  • Halogen headlights
  • Illuminated entry with fade
  • Integrated roof antenna
  • Internet preparation
  • Plastic gear shift knob
  • Radio data system (RDS)
  • Reading lights in front
  • Rear 60/40 split-folding bench seats
  • Rear liftgate
  • Rear window defogger
  • Rear window wiper
  • Single in-dash mounted CD player
  • Storage: front and rear doors, front seat-backs, and dashboard
  • Sun visor vanity mirror on driver and passenger side
  • Tachometer
  • Temporary spare tire
  • Tilting and telescoping steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Traction control (TCS)
  • Ultra low emission vehicle II
  • Variable instrument-panel lighting
  • XM Satellite Radio
Standard Warranties
Bumper to bumper [months / miles] 36 / 36,000
Corrosion perforation [months / miles] 72 / 100,000
Powertrain [months / miles] 60 / 100,000
NHTSA Crash Test
Frontal Impact
Driver's side:
Passenger's side:
 
Side Impact
Front seat:
Rear seat:
 
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash [2wd]
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash [4wd]
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 7.9 (GT)
0 - 100 mph [sec.]: 22.5 (GT)
Quarter Mile [sec.]: 16.1 (GT)
 
Top Speed [mph]: 125 (GT)