2009 Pontiac Vibe 4dr HB FWD w/1SA Performance Specs

Engine Details
Engine Order Code LAY
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 128 @ 4400
Displacement 1.8L/110
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 132 @ 6000
Fuel System DOHC
Engine Type Gas L4
Transmission Details
Trans Order Code MM5
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.90
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.73
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.17
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.25
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.89
Trans Type 5
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.31
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.31
Trans Description Cont. Manual
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Clutch Size (in) - TBD -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Brakes Details
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.19
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.82
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake Type Pwr
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Steering Details
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16.2
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.1
Tires Details
Spare Tire Order Code - TBD -
Front Tire Size P205/55R16
Rear Tire Order Code QGF
Rear Tire Size P205/55R16
Front Tire Order Code QGF
Spare Tire Size - TBD -
Wheels Details
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Spare Wheel Size (in) - TBD -
Front Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Suspension Details
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front Independent

Other Choices:

The Toyota Matrix is very similar to the Pontiac Vibe. The Mazda 3 has a stiffer ride, and its cabin allows more road noise. The Kia Spectra5 is a bit perkier and more fun to drive, but like the Mazda 3, it doesn't have available all-wheel drive. AWD is standard on the Subaru Impreza, which is more expensive and isn't as roomy or fuel-efficient. However, the Impreza has an attractive interior design for the hatchback and a torquey horizontally opposed engine, along with better safety ratings (the Impreza is an IIHS Top Safety Pick). Electronic stability control is standard on the Matrix, but not available on any of these other models.

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Comments (3 total)

  1. By winifred hottot #1, Posted: 6/6/2009

    i would not recomend the pontiac vibe 2009 awd for reasons of rusting after owning it for a total of four whole months i think thats the worst i have ever owned i have had cars five years old and not a rust mark on it

  2. By CMJ #2, Posted: 9/17/2009

    GM has a 6 year 100,000 mile corosion warrenty on all there vehicles. Were you not aware of that?
    Did you sell the Vibe?

  3. By Vibe owner #3, Posted: 10/19/2009

    I bought a 2009 all white and I found little rust marks coming through the paint after the first winter however they do come off with a good soap and water washing.

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