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Standards and Options
Pricing

Pontiac Vibe Subaru Impreza Nissan Versa Hatchback Suzuki Aerio SX
MSRP $16,760 $17,995 $14,550 $16,999
Invoice Price $15,838 $17,173 $13,989 $16,319
Destination Charges $585 $625 $625 $580
Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation

Pontiac Vibe Subaru Impreza Nissan Versa Hatchback Suzuki Aerio SX
Air Conditioning Standard Standard Standard Standard
Automatic Climate Control N/A N/A N/A Standard
Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear HVAC Ducts Standard Standard Not listed Standard
Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Standard Standard N/A Standard
Rear Seat HVAC Controls N/A N/A N/A N/A
Entertainment, Communication, Navigation

Pontiac Vibe Subaru Impreza Nissan Versa Hatchback Suzuki Aerio SX
CD Changer Option Option Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cassette Player N/A N/A N/A N/A
DVD Player N/A N/A Not listed N/A
Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone Option N/A N/A N/A
Navigational Aid N/A N/A N/A N/A
Radio Standard Standard Standard Standard
Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories N/A N/A N/A N/A
Subwoofer Option Option Option Standard
Telematic Systems Option N/A N/A N/A
Exterior

Pontiac Vibe Subaru Impreza Nissan Versa Hatchback Suzuki Aerio SX
Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board N/A N/A N/A N/A
Bumper Step Up N/A N/A N/A N/A
Front Air Dam Standard Standard Standard Standard
Metallic Paint Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Sliding Side Van Door N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Trunk Lid N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rear Spoiler N/A Option Option Standard
Skid Plate or Underbody Protection N/A Option N/A N/A
Splash or Mud Guards Option Option Option N/A
Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles N/A N/A N/A N/A
Instrumentation

Pontiac Vibe Subaru Impreza Nissan Versa Hatchback Suzuki Aerio SX
Battery Gauge N/A Not listed Not listed N/A
Clock Standard Standard Standard Standard
Compass Not listed N/A Not listed N/A
Cruise Control Option Standard Standard Standard
Electroluminescent Instrumentation N/A N/A N/A N/A
Gauges Standard Standard Standard Standard
Inside Temperature Gauge N/A N/A Not listed N/A
Intelligent Cruise Control N/A N/A N/A N/A
Night Vision N/A N/A N/A N/A
Oil Gauge N/A Not listed Not listed N/A
Outside Temperature Gauge Standard Standard Not listed Standard
Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator N/A N/A Not listed Standard
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls N/A Standard Standard Standard
Tachometer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor Option N/A Standard N/A
Trip Computer N/A N/A Not listed N/A
Lighting

Pontiac Vibe Subaru Impreza Nissan Versa Hatchback Suzuki Aerio SX
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard N/A N/A
Cornering Lights N/A N/A N/A N/A
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard Not listed Standard
Fog Lights Standard Option Option Standard
Halogen Headlights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Headlight Washers N/A N/A N/A N/A
High Intensity Discharge Headlights N/A N/A N/A N/A
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights N/A N/A N/A N/A
Roof

Pontiac Vibe Subaru Impreza Nissan Versa Hatchback Suzuki Aerio SX
Power Sunroof/Moonroof Option N/A Option N/A
Removable/Convertible Top N/A N/A N/A N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof Option N/A Option N/A
Tires and Wheels

Pontiac Vibe Subaru Impreza Nissan Versa Hatchback Suzuki Aerio SX
Alloy Wheels Option Standard Standard Standard
Chrome Wheels N/A N/A Not listed N/A
Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier N/A N/A N/A N/A
Full Size Spare Tire N/A N/A N/A N/A
Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans N/A N/A N/A N/A
Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires N/A N/A N/A N/A
Steel Wheels Standard N/A Not listed N/A
Underbody Tire Carrier N/A N/A N/A N/A
Windows/Mirrors/Wipers

Pontiac Vibe Subaru Impreza Nissan Versa Hatchback Suzuki Aerio SX
Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir N/A N/A N/A N/A
Glass Rear Window on Convertible N/A N/A N/A N/A
Heated Exterior Mirror N/A N/A N/A Standard
Heated Washer System N/A N/A N/A N/A
Heated Windshield Glass N/A N/A N/A N/A
Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror N/A N/A N/A N/A
Interval Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Backlight Window N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rain Sensing Wipers N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rear Wiper Standard Standard Standard Standard
Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window N/A N/A N/A N/A
Tinted Glass Standard Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval N/A N/A N/A N/A
Windshield Wiper De-Icer N/A Standard N/A N/A
Capacities and Dimensions
General

 Pontiac Vibe Subaru Impreza Nissan Versa Hatchback Suzuki Aerio SX
Body Style Station Wagon Station Wagon Station Wagon Station Wagon
EPA Classification WAGONSM WAGONSM SUBCOMP WAGONSM
Turbo N N N N
Drive Train

 Pontiac Vibe Subaru Impreza Nissan Versa Hatchback Suzuki Aerio SX
City MPG 30 22 30 24
Combined MPG 33 25 32 26
Displacement (CC) 1792 2457 1798 2294
Driveline FWD AWD FWD AWD
Final Drive Ratio 3.94 3.90 3.93 3.72
Fuel Capacity (gal) 13.0 15.9 13.2 13.2
Fuel System EFI SEFI EFI MPFI
Fuel Type Gas Gas Gas Gas
Gas Guzzler Tax $0 $0 $0 $0
Highway MPG 36 29 34 29
Horsepower @ RPM 126@6000 173@6000 122@5200 155@5400
PowerToWeightRatio 21.4 17.6   18.7
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 6000 6000 5200 5400
Standard Transmission 5 Speed Manual 5 Speed Manual 6 Speed Manual 4 Speed Automatic
Torque @ RPM 122@4200 166@4400 127@4800 152@3000
Transmission Speeds 5 5 6 4
Transmission Type M M M A
Type of Engine 1.8L I4 2.5L H4 1.8L I4 2.3L I4
Valves 16 16 16 16
Exterior

 Pontiac Vibe Subaru Impreza Nissan Versa Hatchback Suzuki Aerio SX
Crash Test Rating 5*/4*   4*/4*  
Curb weight (lbs) 2700 3071 2739 2897
Overall Height (in) 62.2 57.7 60.4 61.0
Overall Length (in) 171.9 175.8 169.1 166.5
Overall Width (in) 69.9 66.7 66.7 67.7
Wheelbase (in) 102.4 99.4 102.4 97.6
Interior - Cargo - Carrying

 Pontiac Vibe Subaru Impreza Nissan Versa Hatchback Suzuki Aerio SX
Trunk Volume (cu ft) 22 18 18 10
Interior - Passengers

 Pontiac Vibe Subaru Impreza Nissan Versa Hatchback Suzuki Aerio SX
Headroom front (in) 40.6 39.7 40.6 40.6
Headroom rear (in) 39.8 37.3 38.3 39.0
Hip room front (in) 51.7 53.3 48.8 48.8
Hip room rear (in) 47.8 51.7 47.2 49.7
Leg room front (in) 41.8 42.9 41.4 41.4
Leg room rear (in) 36.3 33.7 38.0 35.2
Passenger Volume 94 90 95 91
Seating Capacity - Maximum 5 5 5 5
Seating capacity - Standard 5 5 5 5
Shoulder room front (in) 53.2 52.7 53.5 53.7
Shoulder room rear (in) 52.6 52.9 50.7 52.9
Suspension

 Pontiac Vibe Subaru Impreza Nissan Versa Hatchback Suzuki Aerio SX
Front suspension Ind Ind Ind Ind
Ground Clearance (in) 5.9 6.3   5.9
Rear Suspension Semi Ind Semi Ind
Track Front 59.6 57.7 58.3 57.1
Track Rear 58.9 57.3 58.5 56.9
Towing

 Pontiac Vibe Subaru Impreza Nissan Versa Hatchback Suzuki Aerio SX
Tow Capacity (Maximum) 1500 2000    
Tow Capacity Standard 1500 2000    
Turning Radius

 Pontiac Vibe Subaru Impreza Nissan Versa Hatchback Suzuki Aerio SX
Steering Diameter Left 36.7 33.5 34.2 32.8
Steering Diameter Right 36.7 33.5 34.2 32.8
Warranty

 Pontiac Vibe Subaru Impreza Nissan Versa Hatchback Suzuki Aerio SX
Powertrain Miles 100000 60000 60000 100000
Powertrain Time (Months) 60 60 60 84
Rust Miles 100000      
Rust Time (Months) 72 60 60 36
Warranty - Basic Miles 36000 36000 36000 36000
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 36 36 36 36


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