Pontiac Vibe vs. Scion iA
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Highlights
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$16,100
Starting MSRP
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$15,700
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas L4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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26 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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31 City / 41 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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132 hp
Horsepower
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106 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Gas L4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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1.8L/110
Displacement
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1.5 L/91
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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128 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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103 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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132 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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106 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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M/T
A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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M/T
6-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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26 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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31 City / 41 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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6.9 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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16 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 X 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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16 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
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16 X 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P205/55R16
Front Tire Size
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P185/60VR16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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P205/55R16
Rear Tire Size
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P185/60VR16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Steering
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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32 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Measurements
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61 in
Height, Overall
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59 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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91 ft³
Passenger Volume
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86 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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53 in
Front Shoulder Room
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53 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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41 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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44 in
Second Hip Room
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50 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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39 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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52 in
Front Hip Room
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49 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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102 in
Wheelbase
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101 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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67 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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171 in
Length, Overall
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172 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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50 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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49 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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20 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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Weight & Capacity
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2,856 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,385 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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150 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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1,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Safety
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Navigation System
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-
Navigation System
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-
Navigation System
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Entertainment
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-
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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90
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Front Disc/Rear Drum
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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8 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2010 Pontiac Vibe or the 2016 Scion iA?
The 2010 Pontiac Vibe is more reliable than the 2016 Scion iA according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.9 for the 2010 Vibe versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2016 iA.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2010 Pontiac Vibe or the 2016 Scion iA?
The 2016 Scion iA is more fuel efficient than the 2010 Pontiac Vibe with 35 MPG combined versus 28 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2010 Pontiac Vibe or the 2016 Scion iA?
The 2016 Scion iA is cheaper than the 2010 Pontiac Vibe with a $15,700 starting MSRP versus a $16,100 starting MSRP.
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