Lexus RX 400h vs. Pontiac Vibe
$42,080
$16,100
Highlights
| 2008 Lexus RX 400h | 2010 Pontiac Vibe | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$42,080
|
$16,100
|
| Towing Capacity |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Capacity |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Engine Type |
Gas/Electric V6
|
Gas L4
|
| MPG |
Not available
|
26 City / 31 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
208 hp
|
132 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2008 Lexus RX 400h | 2010 Pontiac Vibe | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
212 @ 4400/-TBD-
|
128 @ 4400
|
| Engine Type |
Gas/Electric V6
|
Gas L4
|
| Displacement |
3.3L/202
|
1.8L/110
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
208 @ 5600/60 @ -TBD-
|
132 @ 6000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
27 City / 24 Hwy
|
26 City / 31 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
6.9 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2008 Lexus RX 400h | 2010 Pontiac Vibe | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 x 6.5 in
|
16 x -TBD- in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
17 x 6.5 in
|
N/A
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 x 6.5 in
|
16 x -TBD- in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
P225/65SR17
|
N/A
|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/65SR17
|
P205/55R16
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/65SR17
|
P205/55R16
|
Suspension
| 2008 Lexus RX 400h | 2010 Pontiac Vibe | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Dual-Link Strut
|
Torsion Beam
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut
|
Independent
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
Steering
| 2008 Lexus RX 400h | 2010 Pontiac Vibe | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
16
|
16
|
| Steering Type |
Electric 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 |
37 ft
|
35 ft
|
Measurements
| 2008 Lexus RX 400h | 2010 Pontiac Vibe | |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
Not available
|
20 ft³
|
| Wheelbase |
107 in
|
102 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
39 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Volume |
103 ft³
|
91 ft³
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
60 in
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
Not available
|
49 ft³
|
| Second Leg Room |
36 in
|
36 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
7 in
|
6 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
55 in
|
44 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
53 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
73 in
|
70 in
|
| Height, Overall |
66 in
|
61 in
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
41 in
|
| Length, Overall |
187 in
|
171 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
55 in
|
52 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
53 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
42 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
61 in
|
60 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
Not Available ft³
|
Not available
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
Not Available in
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
85 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
38 ft³
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2008 Lexus RX 400h | 2010 Pontiac Vibe | |
|---|---|---|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
3,500 lbs
|
1,500 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
4,190 lbs
|
2,856 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
350 lbs
|
150 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
17 gal
|
13 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Curb Weight |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
Not available
|
Safety
| 2008 Lexus RX 400h | 2010 Pontiac Vibe | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Navigation System |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Brake Assist |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2008 Lexus RX 400h | 2010 Pontiac Vibe | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2008 Lexus RX 400h | 2010 Pontiac Vibe | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12.6 x -TBD- in
|
11 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.3 x -TBD- 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 2008 Lexus RX 400h or the 2010 Pontiac Vibe?
The 2008 Lexus RX 400h is more reliable than the 2010 Pontiac Vibe according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2008 RX 400h versus a reliability rating of 4.9 for the 2010 Vibe.
Which car is cheaper, the 2008 Lexus RX 400h or the 2010 Pontiac Vibe?
The 2010 Pontiac Vibe is cheaper than the 2008 Lexus RX 400h with a $16,100 starting MSRP versus a $42,080 starting MSRP.
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