Pontiac Vibe - MPG-Real World Numbers

69 messages, Last post on Aug 19, 2009 at 11:33 AM

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#68 of 69 Re: MPG's [abramsgunner] by laserblue Aug 19, 2009 (9:23 am)
Replying to: abramsgunner (Aug 19, 2009 6:21 am) Hi Abramsgunner. Since you drove and experienced both the 1.8 L and the 2.4 L engines, is there a very big difference between both engines? I don't know which one to take. Yes, I like to have some power (my smallest engine was a 3.4 L.) in a Chevrolet Equinox but I'd like to save money on gas to. I don't pull nothing, no trailers, no campers ect... I do mostly city driving (personal errands) and I work at home, our kids are all moved out. My wife and I take 1 vacation trip per year and have to cross the Rockies (back and forth). Is the 1.8 L powerful enough?
#69 of 69 Re: MPG's [abramsgunner] by maxx4me Aug 19, 2009 (11:33 am)
Replying to: abramsgunner (Aug 19, 2009 6:21 am) while I'm not doubting your numbers, those are a bit high compared to everyone else. I have to believe that you are doing zero miles in city driving to accomplish that. Those who do city driving are getting between 18-23 mpg. If I could rack up the numbers you've listed, I'd have gone with the Camry Vibe in a heartbeat. When I do hard city driving with some highway mixed in, I'm getting 27 or 28 mpg. If I take it easy, I get 30 in the city with the 1.8 liter engine. I wouldn't have dreams of grandure if you are doing all city driving and decide on the 2.4 liter Camry engine. Just food for thought.