| J.D Power Ratings2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr HB FWD w/1SA |  |
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Specifications
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr HB FWD w/1SA
Brake Type:
Pwr
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or No):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or No):
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
11.65
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
10.82
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
10.98
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
10.19
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³):
20.1
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³):
49.4
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
6.9
Engine Order Code:
LAY
Engine Type:
Gas L4
Displacement:
1.8L/110
Fuel System:
DOHC
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
132 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
128 @ 4400
Wheelbase (in):
102.4
Length, Overall (in):
171.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
69.5
Height, Overall (in):
61.0
Tread Width, Front (in):
59.8
Tread Width, Rear (in):
59.9
Min Ground Clearance (in):
5.8
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
13
Passenger Capacity:
5
Passenger Volume (ft³):
91.4
Front Head Room (in):
38.9
Front Head Room (in):
40.5
Front Leg Room (in):
41.6
Front Shoulder Room (in):
53.3
Front Hip Room (in):
52.3
Second Head Room (in):
39.4
Second Leg Room (in):
36.2
Second Shoulder Room (in):
52.6
Second Hip Room (in):
43.7
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):
22
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):
24
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):
28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
31
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
32
Steering Type:
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
16.2
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
3.1
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
35.3
Vehicle Name:
Vibe
Body Style:
4 Door Compact Car
Suspension Type - Front:
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear:
Torsion Beam
Front Tire Order Code:
QTG
Front Tire Order Code:
QGF
Rear Tire Order Code:
QTG
Rear Tire Order Code:
QGF
Front Tire Size:
P215/45R17
Front Tire Size:
P205/55R16
Rear Tire Size:
P215/45R17
Rear Tire Size:
P205/55R16
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
1500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
150
Drivetrain:
Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
MX0
Trans Order Code:
MM5
Trans Type:
4
Trans Type:
5
Trans Description Cont.:
Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont.:
Automatic w/Driver Shift Control
Trans Description Cont.:
Manual
First Gear Ratio (:1):
2.85
First Gear Ratio (:1):
3.94
First Gear Ratio (:1):
3.17
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
1.55
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
2.20
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
1.90
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.41
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.31
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.70
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.98
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.89
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.73
Reverse Ratio (:1):
2.34
Reverse Ratio (:1):
3.15
Reverse Ratio (:1):
3.25
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
4.23
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.39
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
4.31
EPA Classification:
Compact Passenger Car
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score:
6
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score:
7
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score:
8
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
2856
Front Wheel Size (in):
17 x 7
Front Wheel Size (in):
16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size (in):
17 x 7
Rear Wheel Size (in):
16 x 6.5
Front Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material:
Steel
Rear Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material:
Steel
Interior Features
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr HB FWD w/1SA
Seats, Front bucket with Cloth includes vertical adjustable outboard head restraints
Heater, outside air with fan (Does not include air conditioning)
Antenna, roof-mounted
Seats, rear 60/40 split-bench, flat-folding with 3 vertical adjust head restraints
Seat adjuster, driver manual height
Head restraints, front seats, active and 3-position rear
Console, floor with storage, cup holders and armrest
Floor mats, color-keyed carpeted front and rear
Steering wheel, 3-spoke
Steering column, rake, adjustable and telescoping
Instrumentation, analog, includes speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, engine temperature, fuel gauge, outside temperature display, chrome accented and warning system for front passenger safety belts, ignition key, headlamps on and door ajar
Windows, manual
Door locks, front manual
Vents, rear heat
Defogger, rear-window electric with front and side window outlets for the driver and front passenger
Power outlet, 3-prong, household-style on instrument panel, 115-volt, 100-watt, 1-amp
Mirror, inside rearview, manual day/night with OnStar buttons
Lighting, interior with cargo area light
Lighting, interior illuminated entry with delay
Storage, floor, dual-stage cargo box, floor storage with adjustable partitions, center instrument panel storage and fold-down coin holder, 4 rear cargo tie-downs, front door map pockets with beverage holders, rear beverage holders, oversized glove box with an integrated shelf and rear cargo storage box
Visors, driver and front passenger vanity mirrors includes drivers side pamphlet holder
Assist handles, 2 driver and front passenger and 2 rear outboard with coat hooks
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Exterior Features
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr HB FWD w/1SA
Wheels, 16" (40.6 cm) steel with bolt-on wheel covers
Tires, P205/55R16 all-season, blackwall
Headlamps, halogen composite with automatic exterior lamp control and flash-to-pass feature
Mirrors, outside power-adjustable, body-color
Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted
Wipers, front and rear intermittent with pulse washers and non-variable delay
Liftgate, rear with glass
Mechanical Features
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr HB FWD w/1SA
Engine, 1.8L Variable Valve Timing intelligence 4-cylinder (132 HP [98.4 kW] @ 6000 rpm, 128 lb.-ft. [178.2 N-m] @ 4400 rpm)
Transmission, 5-speed manual
Front wheel drive
Suspension, front independent, rear torsion beam with front and rear stabilizer bar
Suspension, Ride and Handling
Steering, power, rack-and-pinion
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc
Exhaust, stainless-steel
Safety Features
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr HB FWD w/1SA
StabiliTrak, vehicle stability enhancement system
Daytime Running Lamps
Air bags, dual-stage frontal and side-impact, driver and front passenger and head-curtain and seat-mounted side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions with Passenger Sensing System (Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your childs age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicles Owners Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)
OnStar, 1-year of Safe and Sound plan. (Includes Automatic Crash Notification, Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, a link to all Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock (if equipped), Hands-Free Calling and Remote Horn & Lights (OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance and Remote Door Unlock success varies with conditions. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Visit onstar.com or call 1-888-466-7827 for system limitations and details. For a list of vehicles with Automatic Crash Notification visit onstar.com.)
Safety belts, 3-point, driver and front passenger, height-adjustable with pretensioners and load limiters
Safety belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions with center position lap belt and head restraints
Door locks, rear child security
LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats in the 3 rear seating positions
Safety Ratings
2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr HB FWD w/1SA