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Pontiac Vibe MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
8 model years · 2003–2010
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Pontiac Vibe fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Pontiac Vibe for 8 model years, 2003 to 2010. Across those years its combined rating runs 22–29 MPG. The latest model year, 2010, has 5 configurations rated 22–28 MPG combined and costing $2,330–$2,970 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2003 is the 2008 Vibe 1.8L 4-cyl FWD, at 29 MPG.
Pontiac Vibe MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-2010 (2nd gen) Generation page | ||
| 2010 | 22–28 | $2,330–$2,970 |
| 2009 | 22–28 | $2,330–$2,970 |
| 2003-2008 (1st gen) Generation page | ||
| 2008 | 27–29 | $2,250–$2,420 |
| 2007 | 27–29 | $2,250–$2,420 |
| 2006 | 25–29 | $2,250–$3,210 |
| 2005 | 25–29 | $2,250–$3,210 |
| 2004 | 25–28 | $2,330–$3,210 |
| 2003 | 24–28 | $2,330–$3,350 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Pontiac Vibe generations
2 generations between 2003 and 2010. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2010 powertrain options
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pontiac Vibe's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Pontiac Vibe run 22–29 MPG across model years 2003 to 2010. The latest year, 2010, is rated 22–28 MPG.
Which Pontiac Vibe model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2008 Pontiac Vibe Vibe 1.8L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2003, at 29 MPG.
How much does a Pontiac Vibe cost to fuel per year?
For MY2010, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,330–$2,970 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,330.
Has the Pontiac Vibe's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 28 MPG in both 2003 and 2010.
Which Pontiac Vibe model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2006, 2008. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.