Buick Lucerne vs. Pontiac Vibe
Highlights
| 2011 Buick Lucerne | 2010 Pontiac Vibe | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$29,730
|
$16,100
|
| Engine Type |
Gas/Ethanol V6
|
Gas L4
|
| MPG |
17 City / 27 Hwy
|
26 City / 31 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
227 hp
|
132 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
6
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2011 Buick Lucerne | 2010 Pontiac Vibe | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
237 @ 3200
|
128 @ 4400
|
| Engine Type |
Gas/Ethanol V6
|
Gas L4
|
| Displacement |
3.9L/237
|
1.8L/110
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
227 @ 5700
|
132 @ 6000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
17 City / 27 Hwy
|
26 City / 31 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
11.6 qts
|
6.9 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2011 Buick Lucerne | 2010 Pontiac Vibe | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 x 7.0 in
|
16 x -TBD- in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
N/A
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 x 7.0 in
|
16 x -TBD- in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
N/A
|
| Front Tire Size |
P235/55R17
|
P205/55R16
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/55R17
|
P205/55R16
|
Suspension
| 2011 Buick Lucerne | 2010 Pontiac Vibe | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Torsion Beam
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut
|
Independent
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Not Available
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Not Available
|
Steering
| 2011 Buick Lucerne | 2010 Pontiac Vibe | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
15
|
16
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr rack & pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
3
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
42 ft
|
35 ft
|
Measurements
| 2011 Buick Lucerne | 2010 Pontiac Vibe | |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
Not available
|
20 ft³
|
| Wheelbase |
116 in
|
102 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
17 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
39 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Volume |
108 ft³
|
91 ft³
|
| Track Width, Front |
63 in
|
60 in
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
Not available
|
49 ft³
|
| Second Leg Room |
41 in
|
36 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
6 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
57 in
|
44 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
53 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
74 in
|
70 in
|
| Height, Overall |
58 in
|
61 in
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
41 in
|
| Length, Overall |
203 in
|
171 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
56 in
|
52 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
53 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
42 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
63 in
|
60 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2011 Buick Lucerne | 2010 Pontiac Vibe | |
|---|---|---|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
1,500 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,735 lbs
|
2,856 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
100 lbs
|
150 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
18 gal
|
13 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
150 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2011 Buick Lucerne | 2010 Pontiac Vibe | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Navigation System |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Brake Assist |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2011 Buick Lucerne | 2010 Pontiac Vibe | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
800
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2011 Buick Lucerne | 2010 Pontiac Vibe | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.9 x 1.2 in
|
11 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.5 x 0.5 in
|
10 in
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
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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