Pontiac Solstice vs. Pontiac Vibe

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2009 Pontiac Solstice
$24,275
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$16,100
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$24,275
Starting MSRP
$16,100
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Gas 4-Cyl
Engine Type
Gas L4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
19 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
26 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
173 hp
Horsepower
132 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
2
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

Gas 4-Cyl
Engine Type
Gas L4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
2.4L/145
Displacement
1.8L/110
Displacement
-
Displacement
173 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
132 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
167 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
128 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
M/T
A/T
5-Speed A/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
19 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
26 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
8.9 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
6.9 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

P245/45R18
Front Tire Size
P205/55R16
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
P245/45R18
Rear Tire Size
P205/55R16
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
18 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
18 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material

Suspension

Independent Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Steering

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

Measurements

2
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
50 ft³
Passenger Volume
91 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
39 in
Front Head Room
41 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
43 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
52 in
Front Shoulder Room
53 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
51 in
Front Hip Room
52 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
N/A
Second Head Room
39 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
N/A
Second Leg Room
36 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
53 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
44 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
95 in
Wheelbase
102 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
157 in
Length, Overall
171 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
50 in
Height, Overall
61 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
61 in
Track Width, Front
60 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
61 in
Track Width, Rear
60 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
20 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
49 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
5.4/2.1 ft³
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume

Weight & Capacity

2,908 lbs
Base Curb Weight
2,856 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
150 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Safety

Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Navigation System
-
Navigation System
-
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control

Electrical

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

Brakes

Pwr
Brake Type
Pwr
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
11.7 x 1.0 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.9 x 0.5 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2009 Pontiac Solstice or the 2010 Pontiac Vibe?

The 2010 Pontiac Vibe is more reliable than the 2009 Pontiac Solstice according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.9 for the 2010 Vibe versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2009 Solstice.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2009 Pontiac Solstice or the 2010 Pontiac Vibe?

The 2010 Pontiac Vibe is more fuel efficient than the 2009 Pontiac Solstice with 28 MPG combined versus 21 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2009 Pontiac Solstice or the 2010 Pontiac Vibe?

The 2010 Pontiac Vibe is cheaper than the 2009 Pontiac Solstice with a $16,100 starting MSRP versus a $24,275 starting MSRP.

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