Buick Lucerne vs. Pontiac Vibe

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2011 Buick Lucerne
$29,730
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$16,100
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$29,730
Starting MSRP
$16,100
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Gas/Ethanol V6
Engine Type
Gas L4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
17 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
26 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
227 hp
Horsepower
132 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
6
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

Gas/Ethanol V6
Engine Type
Gas L4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
237 @ 3200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
128 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
3.9L/237
Displacement
1.8L/110
Displacement
-
Displacement
227 @ 5700
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
132 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
17 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
26 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
11.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
6.9 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

P235/55R17
Front Tire Size
P205/55R16
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
17 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
Compact
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
P235/55R17
Rear Tire Size
P205/55R16
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size

Suspension

w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front

Steering

N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
42 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
Pwr rack & pinion
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type

Measurements

43 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
58 in
Height, Overall
61 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
57 in
Second Hip Room
44 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
63 in
Track Width, Rear
60 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
53 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
53 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
20 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
108 ft³
Passenger Volume
91 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
38 in
Second Head Room
39 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
116 in
Wheelbase
102 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
203 in
Length, Overall
171 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
49 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
40 in
Front Head Room
41 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
17 ft³
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
41 in
Second Leg Room
36 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
63 in
Track Width, Front
60 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
56 in
Front Hip Room
52 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room

Weight & Capacity

100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
150 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
150 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
3,735 lbs
Base Curb Weight
2,856 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight

Safety

Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Navigation System
-
Navigation System
-
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
Standard
Brake Assist
-
Brake Assist
-
Brake Assist

Electrical

N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
800
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Pwr
Brake Type
Pwr
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
11.5 x 0.5 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
11.9 x 1.2 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2011 Buick Lucerne or the 2010 Pontiac Vibe?

The 2010 Pontiac Vibe is more reliable than the 2011 Buick Lucerne according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.9 for the 2010 Vibe versus a reliability rating of 4.2 for the 2011 Lucerne.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2011 Buick Lucerne or the 2010 Pontiac Vibe?

The 2010 Pontiac Vibe is more fuel efficient than the 2011 Buick Lucerne with 28 MPG combined versus 21 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2011 Buick Lucerne or the 2010 Pontiac Vibe?

The 2010 Pontiac Vibe is cheaper than the 2011 Buick Lucerne with a $16,100 starting MSRP versus a $29,730 starting MSRP.

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