Pontiac Vibe vs. Toyota Matrix
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Highlights
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$16,100
Starting MSRP
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$19,275
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas L4
Engine Type
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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26 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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132 hp
Horsepower
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132 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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Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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1.8L/110
Displacement
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1.8L/110
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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132 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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132 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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128 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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128 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ 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
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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26 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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6.9 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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5.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
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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16 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel 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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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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16 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P205/55R16
Front Tire Size
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P205/55R16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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P205/55R16
Rear Tire Size
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P205/55R16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Suspension
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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3
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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Pwr rack & pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 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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Measurements
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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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41 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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102 in
Wheelbase
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102 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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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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49 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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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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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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20 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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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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44 in
Second Hip Room
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44 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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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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94 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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61 in
Height, Overall
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61 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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52 in
Front Hip Room
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52 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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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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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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225 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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150 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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150 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,856 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,844 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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1,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer 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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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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13 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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1,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Safety
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-
Brake Assist
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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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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N/A
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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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.1 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (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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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.7 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2010 Pontiac Vibe or the 2013 Toyota Matrix?
The 2010 Pontiac Vibe is more reliable than the 2013 Toyota Matrix 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 2013 Matrix.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2010 Pontiac Vibe or the 2013 Toyota Matrix?
The 2013 Toyota Matrix is more fuel efficient than the 2010 Pontiac Vibe with 29 MPG combined versus 28 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2010 Pontiac Vibe or the 2013 Toyota Matrix?
The 2010 Pontiac Vibe is cheaper than the 2013 Toyota Matrix with a $16,100 starting MSRP versus a $19,275 starting MSRP.
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