Fuel economy & running costsGasoline

2006 PontiacVibe

Small Station Wagons · Front-Wheel Drive · 1.8 L 4-cyl

25MPGcombined

22city

29highway

A year of fuel$3,300

CO₂ from the tailpipe355.5 g/mi

Figures from the EPA label (fueleconomy.gov), the same as on the car's window sticker.

See it on fueleconomy.gov

Against the 893 pontiac cars

Combined MPG 25 MPGbest 42 · avg 22

Annual fuel cost $3,300best $1,600 · avg $3,281

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

The 2006 Pontiac Vibe is a gasoline-powered wagon with front-wheel drive and a 1.8 L 4-cylinder engine. It is classified by the EPA as a Small Station Wagon. With its 6-speed manual transmission, the Vibe returns 22 MPG in city driving and 29 MPG on the highway, for 25 MPG combined. Its listed annual fuel cost is $3,300, and tailpipe CO2 is 355.48 grams per mile. These figures give buyers a concise view of its fuel economy and estimated yearly fuel expense when comparing this model with other cars. The official fuel-economy listing is available at https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/22105.shtml.

Who it is for

It suits buyers looking for a gasoline wagon with front-wheel drive and a manual transmission. Its city, highway and combined MPG figures help readers weigh fuel use and annual fuel cost.

What is good

Wagon body with front-wheel drive
25 MPG combined
29 MPG highway
Annual fuel cost listed at $3,300

What to know first

22 MPG city
Tailpipe CO2 is 355.48 grams per mile

Verdict

The 2006 Pontiac Vibe pairs wagon bodywork with front-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual. Its combined rating is 25 MPG, with a listed annual fuel cost of $3,300.