Pontiac vs. Buick
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Pontiac and Buick contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Pontiac and Buick cars.
When comparing the Pontiac brand to the Buick brand, Pontiac has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing and fuel efficiency. Buick has the advantage in the areas of horsepower and variety of models offered.
Pontiac versus Buick: Pricing and Value: Pontiac has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Pontiac, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Pontiac the overall advantage over Buick.
Pontiac versus Buick: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Buick vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. Pontiac offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Both Pontiac and Buick vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons.
Pontiac versus Buick: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings:
Available Body Styles: Pontiac offers In comparison, Buick offers only 4 SUVs.
Drivetrain Options: Pontiac offers . Buick offers 4 gasoline vehicles.
Pontiac offers . Buick offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
Pontiac Aztek
Not Yet Available
Pontiac Vibe
Not Yet Available
New Car Pricing
Buick Rendezvous
Not Yet Available
Buick Encore
$23,682 - $29,406
Used Car Pricing
Pontiac Aztek
Not Yet Available
Pontiac Vibe
$3,515 - $10,997
Used Car Pricing
Buick Rendezvous
$2,456 - $8,972
Buick Encore
$18,905 - $27,907
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Pontiac Aztek
Not Yet Available
Pontiac Vibe
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Buick Rendezvous
Not Yet Available
Buick Encore
44%
Horsepower / Torque
Pontiac Aztek
185 hp / 210 foot-lbs
Pontiac Vibe
132 hp / 128 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Buick Rendezvous
196 hp / 215 foot-lbs
Buick Encore
155 hp / 177 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Pontiac Aztek
17 / 24 / 19
Pontiac Vibe
26 / 32 / 28
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Buick Rendezvous
17 / 23 / 19
Buick Encore
24 / 32 / 27
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Pontiac Aztek
Not available
Pontiac Vibe
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Buick Rendezvous
Not available
Buick Encore
8.3 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Pontiac Aztek
Not available
Pontiac Vibe
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Buick Rendezvous
Not available
Buick Encore
7.2 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Pontiac Aztek
Not available
Pontiac Vibe
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Buick Rendezvous
Not available
Buick Encore
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Pontiac Aztek
Not available
Pontiac Vibe
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Buick Rendezvous
Not available
Buick Encore
7.8 / 10
