2006 Pontiac VibeFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Small Station WagonsFront-Wheel Drive
City
26
MPG
Highway
33
MPG
Combined
29
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 11 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
35.4MPG average+22.0% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 29 MPG · Owner reported avg: 35.4 MPG
Range: 30–43 MPG
Driving mix: City 48% / Highway 52%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 35.4 real world MPG based on 11 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 29 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
26
Hwy
33
Comb
29
Fuel cost: $2,350/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
25
Hwy
31
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Manual 6-spd
Premium
City
22
Hwy
29
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $3,250/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,350 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 31 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Manual 6-spd | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 | $3,250 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,350
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$250
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 306 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 10.3 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1.8L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 4-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Wagon
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 1.8L, 4-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
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