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Old 06-09-2008, 10:17 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Hi,

The Vibe is a re-badged Toyota Matrix -- isn't it a bit heavier and have a bigger displacement engine than the Fit?
Yup. Here is a comparison of the car's new EPA MPG with manual transmissions :

2007 Honda Fit 1.5 liter 4 cylinder
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/calcu...umn=1&id=22861
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28/34 => 31
2007 Toyota Matrix 1.8 liter 4 cylinder
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/calcu...umn=1&id=23628
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26/33 => 29
2007 Pontiac Vibe 1.8 liter 4 cylinder
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/calcu...umn=1&id=23622
Quote:
26/33 => 29
The Fit weighs 2,432 lbs. The base Vibe is 2,856 lbs, so 400+ lbs more.

The 2008 Vibe is actually 1 MPG less highway, so maybe the combined MPG is closer to 28, .

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