Engine: 1.8-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4

Engine Options: 130-hp 1.8-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 123-hp 1.8-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 180-hp 1.8-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4

Transmission: 5-speed manual

Transmission Options: 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic; 6-speed manual

Standard Safety Equipment: front airbags, driver and front passenger height-adjustable shoulder belts with pretensioners and force limiters, shoulder belts for all three rear-seat passengers, child safety rear door locks, LATCH child safety seat system

Optional Safety Equipment: ABS, side-impact airbags, head curtain side airbags

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Fremont, California

Model Tested: Pontiac Vibe ($16,915)

Standard Equipment: air conditioning, AM/FM stereo with CD player, 205/55R-16 all-season tires, height-adjustable driver's seat, one-touch fold flat rear seats, fold-flat front passenger seat, rear cargo track system with adjustable tie-downs, cargo security cover, nine storage compartments, rear liftgate with separate-opening glass, mobile phone holder, tachometer, outside temperature monitor, carpeted floor mats, variable intermittent wipers, daytime running lights with twilight sentinel, fog lamps, power mirrors, roof rack, two-prong household-style power outlet, two 12-volt automotive-style outlets

Options as Tested: Power Group ($850) includes power door locks, remote entry, power windows, cruise control; Moons & Tunes package ($840) includes power glass sunroof and 200-watt premium audio system with six speakers; 16-inch alloy wheels ($440)

Destination Charge: 560

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: front-wheel drive

Horsepower: 130 @ 6000

Torque: 125 @ 4200

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 29/36

Wheelbase: 102.4 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 171.9/69.9/62.2 inches

Track Front/Rear: 59.6/58.9 inches

Turning Cycle: 36.7 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 40.6/51.7/41.8 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 39.8/47.8/36.3 inches

Trunk Volume: 54.1 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Ground Clearance: 5.9 inches

Curb Weight: 2701 pounds

Towing Capacity: 1500 pounds

Tires: P205/55R16

Brakes: disc/drum

Fuel Capacity: 13.2 Gallons