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2009 Pontiac G3 Wave
2008 Pontiac Vibe

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2009 Pontiac G3 Wave
MSRP $13,770 - $16,570
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2008 Pontiac Vibe
MSRP $19,210
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas L4
Gas L4
Displacement
1.6L/97.5
1.8L/110
Fuel System
MFI
SFI
Horsepower
106 hp @ 6400 rpm
126 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
105 ft-lb @ 3800 rpm
122 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
7.9 - 8.2 L/100 km
7.9 - 8.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
5.7 - 5.8 L/100 km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
5.7 - 8.2 L/100 km
5.9 - 8.2 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
45.0 L
49.9 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
Front Disc Rear Drum
Front Disc Rear Drum
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
998 mm
1,031 mm
Front Leg Room
1,049 mm
1,062 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,361 mm
1,351 mm
Rear Head Room
950 - 955 mm
1,011 mm
Rear Leg Room
899 mm
922 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,341 mm
1,336 mm
Trunk Volume
351 L
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,479 mm
2,601 mm
Length, Overall
3,937 - 4,310 mm
4,366 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,679 - 1,709 mm
1,775 mm
Height, Overall
1,506 mm
1,580 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,065 - 1,148 kg
1,225 kg
Front Tire Size
P185/55R15 P185/60R14
P215/50SR17 P205/55R16
Rear Tire Size
P185/55R15 P185/60R14
P215/50SR17 P205/55R16
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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