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#50 of 69 MPG for '08 Vibe w/manual transmission by gary_g May 30, 2008 (12:07 pm)
Based on the last few fill-ups, I have gotten 35.85, 36.18, and 37.4 mpg. Mostly highway driving at 70 mph max speed. 1.8 liter engine.
#51 of 69 MPG for 2004 Vibe Auto by trikkonceptz May 31, 2008 (9:45 am)
Once Gas started climbing I began to evaluate how I drove my Vibe. I am incredibly pleased as to how the VVt-i adjusts in order to meet a more economy based driving style. I commute 120 miles a day for work and keep strictly to the spped limits posted and last week the Vibe yielded its highest tank with 41.3mpg, this tank, which was filled right after an oil change to synthetic will likely yield higher numbers .. I'm loving this car ...
#52 of 69 2009 pontiac vibe awd by kasjun Jun 29, 2008 (9:09 am)
since we got our vibe in april we have checked mileage with about every fill-up. to date we have gotten anywhere from 23.6 to 28.5 with most about 24-25mpg. i was expecting a little better than that but it is about in line with the sticker estimates of 20 city and 26 highway. in my opinion they need the 5-speed transmission in the awd because at 70 mph the rpm's are over 3 grand which tells me it needs another gear to reduce rpm and gas consumption. the motor we have is the 2.4 liter and it handles the car very well. perhaps pontiac has a reason for using the 4-speed auto. but there has to be a better option for a transmission. i might note that our mileage range of 23.6 to 28.5 were on the same trip. we got 28.5 with the wind and when we came home into the wind we got 23.6. all highway miles. Replies to this message: mjb56 (Jul 02, 2008 3:40 pm)
#53 of 69 Re: 2009 pontiac vibe awd [kasjun] by mjb56 Jul 02, 2008 (3:40 pm)
Replying to: kasjun (Jun 29, 2008 9:09 am) Typically, on our 05 Base Auto Trans we get near 35 mpg on the highway, with careful driving near the speed limits. We've got the 1.8L and it's more than adequate for our needs. Great vehicle!
#54 of 69 by golfman4 Jul 16, 2008 (2:29 pm)
Bought a 2005 Vibe with 20K in May, 2006. Has 65K now. EPA Hwy is 36 with the 1.8L auto trans. Usually measure mileage only on long trips. At 70-72 mph it gets 32-33 mpg, at 60 (which was really painful to drive) it got 40. Mostly in the 35-36 mpg range at a steady 65-67mph which is what I now drive. Hopefully I won't get run off the road doin the limit. I keep the tire pressure closer to the max PSI on the sidewall (35) than the 32 as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. Usually 34. All in all, a real good car, so far. Replies to this message: maverick13 (Jul 30, 2008 2:10 pm)
#55 of 69 2009 vs. 2007 Vibe Milage by litespeed4 Jul 30, 2008 (9:28 am)
I have (had) an 07 vibe with 50k miles on it, auto trans. Similar to the other positive posts, I get 32-33 at 70 - 74 mph. I can eeek out 40 mpg if I drive like a grandma at 60 - 64 mph, slow accelerations etc. I get 29-30 in mixed hiway/country road driving. I am bent because a tree CRUSHED it yesterday, and its totaled.   I am looking at an 09 to replace, but I see the sticker MPG ratings are much lower than they were on the 07. I know the EPA adjusted the way they do MPG ratings. Did the engine/drivetrain change in the 09's where I should expect lower milage? If so I'll look for a used one. Replies to this message: maxx4me (Oct 11, 2008 5:12 am) faif2d (Apr 06, 2009 3:37 pm)
#56 of 69 Re: [golfman4] by maverick13 Jul 30, 2008 (2:10 pm)
Replying to: golfman4 (Jul 16, 2008 2:29 pm) I am a little dissappointed in my vibe. The best I ever get with my vibe is 31.9. I probably spent 70% of my driving on the highway. I bought just for commuting back and forth to work. I drive 56 mi a day just for work. Does anyone have any ideas on what I may be doing wrong. Thanks for your input.
#57 of 69 '03 Vibe base w/ auto and 65k on odo by sinistermind Aug 06, 2008 (11:51 am)
My wife drives her Vibe to work 5 miles one way all city. She averages 22-24mpg and on highway at 70-80mph we get 30mpg. That's the same fuel economy as my '04 GTI with turbo engine and with 50+ hp more. The Vibe might get good fuel economy on flat roads, but when we go on trips it's always with hills involved. The trans won't downshift and has zero passing power. The only thing I like about it is practicality of it. Other than that, the car is a disappointment.
#58 of 69 Re: 2009 vs. 2007 Vibe Milage [litespeed4] by maxx4me Oct 11, 2008 (5:12 am)
Replying to: litespeed4 (Jul 30, 2008 9:28 am) that's because you were looking at all the 2009 "Camry-Vibes" on the lot that the dealer can't get rid of, due to the poor gas mileage. I'd go with the "Corolla-Vibe" engine litespeed4 and get 5 additional MPGs. The 1.8 liter engine is plenty peppy; and certainly an improvement over the "untweeked" 1.8 it replaces. Good luck. Replies to this message: faif2d (Apr 06, 2009 3:37 pm)
#59 of 69 pontiac Vibe 05 Fuel tank problems by redhornet77 Jan 07, 2009 (8:05 pm)
Today I went to put Gas in my 05 vibe and after going to half tank..it would not let me put more in...like it was full. Got gas all over as the pump didn't turn off in time. I knew it needed more...so i tried more..and no go...like i had a blockage in the spout or something. Went home..put a wire snake down to see if there was something in there...went to the tank and the end got wet. So i go back to the station and can once again..only put dribbles in before it overflows. Any ideas out there..besides the obvious of a blockage of some sort...or what this blockage could be.

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