Pontiac Vibe vs. Toyota Matrix
$16,100
$19,275
Highlights
| 2010 Pontiac Vibe | 2013 Toyota Matrix | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$16,100
|
$19,275
|
| Engine Type |
Gas L4
|
Gas I4
|
| MPG |
26 City / 31 Hwy
|
26 City / 32 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
132 hp
|
132 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2010 Pontiac Vibe | 2013 Toyota Matrix | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
128 @ 4400
|
128 @ 4400
|
| Engine Type |
Gas L4
|
Gas I4
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
132 @ 6000
|
132 @ 6000
|
| Displacement |
1.8L/110
|
1.8L/110
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
26 City / 31 Hwy
|
26 City / 32 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
6.9 qts
|
5.8 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2010 Pontiac Vibe | 2013 Toyota Matrix | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 x -TBD- in
|
16 x 6.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 x -TBD- in
|
16 x 6.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Compact in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P205/55R16
|
P205/55R16
|
| Front Tire Size |
P205/55R16
|
P205/55R16
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
Compact
|
Suspension
| 2010 Pontiac Vibe | 2013 Toyota Matrix | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Torsion Beam
|
Independent
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Independent
|
MacPherson Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
Steering
| 2010 Pontiac Vibe | 2013 Toyota Matrix | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
35 ft
|
36 ft
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
16
|
16
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
3
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Pwr rack & pinion
|
Measurements
| 2010 Pontiac Vibe | 2013 Toyota Matrix | |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
20 ft³
|
20 ft³
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
6 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
53 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
60 in
|
60 in
|
| Front Head Room |
41 in
|
41 in
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
49 ft³
|
49 ft³
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
70 in
|
70 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
91 ft³
|
94 ft³
|
| Second Hip Room |
44 in
|
44 in
|
| Second Head Room |
39 in
|
39 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Height, Overall |
61 in
|
61 in
|
| Wheelbase |
102 in
|
102 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Track Width, Front |
60 in
|
60 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall |
171 in
|
172 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
53 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
52 in
|
52 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
36 in
|
36 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2010 Pontiac Vibe | 2013 Toyota Matrix | |
|---|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,500 lbs
|
1,500 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
13 gal
|
13 gal
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
150 lbs
|
150 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,856 lbs
|
2,844 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
225 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
1,500 lbs
|
Safety
| 2010 Pontiac Vibe | 2013 Toyota Matrix | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Assist |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Navigation System |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2010 Pontiac Vibe | 2013 Toyota Matrix | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2010 Pontiac Vibe | 2013 Toyota Matrix | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2010 Pontiac Vibe | 2013 Toyota Matrix | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10 in
|
10.1 x -TBD- in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
10.7 x -TBD- in
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
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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