Volkswagen Golf Plus (2008 – 2013) vs Pontiac Vibe (2008 – 2010): specs compared
Both offer around 160 hp at most. The Volkswagen Golf Plus is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 10.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 214 km/h against 180 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.3 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. The Pontiac Vibe is the lighter car, from 1,225 kg against 1,255 kg. At 4,346 mm, the Pontiac Vibe is 140 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Plus.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf Plus
2008 – 2013
|
Pontiac
Vibe
2008 – 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2013 | 2008 – 2010 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 22 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 80 – 160 hp | 130 – 160 hp |
| Torque | 132 – 320 Nm | 174 – 220 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 14.9 s | 10.0 – 10.8 s |
| Top speed | 169 – 214 km/h | 175 – 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.3 – 6.6 L/100 km | 8.1 – 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,206 mm | 4,346 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,580 mm | 1,549 – 1,560 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,601 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,255 – 1,501 kg | 1,225 – 1,495 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.