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Pontiac Vibe MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

8 model years · 2003–2010

28 MPG
Combined
26 MPG
City
31 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2010 Vibe 1.8L 4-cyl FWD
$2,330

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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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

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Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Pontiac Vibe: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
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

Gas · 1.8L, 2.4L
Combined
22–28 MPG
Per year
$2,330–$2,970
See gas configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

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.

How many generations of the Pontiac Vibe are there?

EPA data covers 2 generations of the Pontiac Vibe: 2009-2010, 2003-2008. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.