Nissan Versa vs. Pontiac Vibe
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Versa and Pontiac Vibe contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Nissan Versa and the Pontiac Vibe.
When we compare the Nissan Versa's and the Pontiac Vibe's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Versa has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Pontiac Vibe has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Versa's and the Pontiac Vibe's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2010 Nissan Versa ranges from $2,500 to $8,405 while a used 2010 Pontiac Vibe is priced between $2,620 to $9,995.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan Versa’s base engine makes 107 horsepower, and the Pontiac Vibe base engine makes 132 horsepower. The Versa is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 449 miles. The Vibe is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 416 miles. This gives the Nissan Versa the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Pontiac Vibe. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Pontiac Vibe has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Nissan Versa, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Nissan Versa has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
9990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
12409
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
9970 - 14900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
16100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
5237
Price Range:
2500 - 8405
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
5998
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
5237 - 7696
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
107
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
136156
# Good or Great Deals:
31
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
6118
Price Range:
2620 - 9995
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
10
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
157560
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Nissan Versa Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Pontiac Vibe Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Versa
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Pontiac Vibe
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.390126829118391
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.3 - 17.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.506772674308561
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Nissan Versa Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 37Ranking
2 out of / 22Ranking
6 out of / 37Ranking
7 out of / 37Ranking
9 out of / 22Ranking
9 out of / 15Ranking
10 out of / 37Ranking
12 out of / 17Ranking
12 out of / 15Ranking
17 out of / 37Ranking
19 out of / 37Ranking
22 out of / 37Ranking
26 out of / 37Ranking
28 out of / 37Ranking
29 out of / 37Pontiac Vibe Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Nissan Versa Trim Levels
1.6, 1.6 Base, 1.8 S, 1.8 SL
Pontiac Vibe Trim Levels
1.8L, 2.4L, AWD, GT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
107 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
111 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.043 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
132 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
128 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 34 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
343 / 449 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 32 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
338 / 416 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.7 inches
Cargo Space:
13.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
94.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.6 inches
Cargo Space:
20.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
49.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
114 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2516 lbs
Width:
66.7 inches
Height:
60.4 inches
Length:
176 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2856 lbs
Width:
69.5 inches
Height:
61 inches
Length:
171.1 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
14.0 x 5.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/65R14
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/55R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Blue
Blue Onyx
Silver
Brilliant Silver
White
Fresh Powder
Gray
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Navy Blue Metallic / Steel Blue Metallic
Silver
Liquid Platinum Metallic
White
Ultra White
Gray
Carbon Gray Metallic
Orange
Ignition Orange Metallic
Red
Red Hot Metallic
Interior Colors
Gray
Charcoal
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Black
Ebony
