Kia Rio5 vs Pontiac Vibe
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2010 Pontiac Vibe
Overview
| Spec | Kia Rio5Rio5 LX | Pontiac VibeBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Rio5 LX | Base |
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2011 | 2010 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Kia Rio5Rio5 LX | Pontiac VibeBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $15,095 (best) | $16,100 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $5,990 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $5,990 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $5,990 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 1 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Kia Rio5Rio5 LX | Pontiac VibeBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 30 MPG (best) | 28 MPG |
| City MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 36 MPG (best) | 32 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 11.9 gal | 13 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Kia Rio5Rio5 LX | Pontiac VibeBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 110 hp | 132 hp (best) |
| Torque | 107 lb-ft | 128 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.6 L | 1.8 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Kia Rio5Rio5 LX | Pontiac VibeBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 49.6 cu ft (best) | 49.4 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,500 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 2,487 lbs (best) | 2,856 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in (best) | 5.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 102.4 in (best) |
| Length | 158.1 in | 171.1 in (best) |
| Width | 66.7 in | 69.5 in (best) |
| Height | 57.9 in | 61 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Kia Rio5Rio5 LX | Pontiac VibeBase |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 8 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Kia Rio5 | Pontiac Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio5 LX $15,095 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $16,100 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Rio5 SX $16,395 MSRP | Base $17,445 MSRP |
| 3 | — | Base $20,275 MSRP |
| 4 | — | GT $20,875 MSRP |
Live inventory
Kia Rio5 vs Pontiac Vibe FAQ
- Which is better: 2011 Kia Rio5 or 2010 Pontiac Vibe?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2011 Kia Rio5 vs 2010 Pontiac Vibe on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2011 Kia Rio5 or 2010 Pontiac Vibe?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2011 Kia Rio5 starts lower at $15,095. Live Pontiac Vibe listings start at $5,990.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2011 Kia Rio5 or 2010 Pontiac Vibe?
- The 2011 Kia Rio5 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (15,095).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2011 Kia Rio5 or 2010 Pontiac Vibe?
- The 2011 Kia Rio5 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (30).
- Which has better horsepower: 2011 Kia Rio5 or 2010 Pontiac Vibe?
- The 2010 Pontiac Vibe leads on horsepower in this comparison (158).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2011 Kia Rio5 or 2010 Pontiac Vibe?
- The 2010 Pontiac Vibe leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,500).