Pontiac vs. Honda
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Pontiac and Honda 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 Honda cars.
When comparing the Pontiac brand to the Honda brand, Pontiac has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing and horsepower. Honda has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and variety of models offered.
Pontiac versus Honda: Pricing and Value: Pontiac has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Pontiac, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Pontiac the overall advantage over Honda.
Pontiac versus Honda: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Pontiac vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 3 model comparisons, with Honda offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Honda offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Both Pontiac and Honda vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons.
Pontiac versus Honda: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings:
Available Body Styles: Pontiac offers In comparison, Honda offers 7 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.
Drivetrain Options: Pontiac offers . Honda offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 3 hybrids, 1 electric vehicle, and 1 hydrogen vehicle.
Pontiac offers . Honda offers 7 all-wheel-drive models and 11 front-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
Pontiac Vibe
Not Yet Available
Pontiac G6
Not Yet Available
Pontiac Solstice (convertible)
Not Yet Available
New Car Pricing
Honda Fit
Not Yet Available
Honda Civic
$25,743 - $32,395
Honda S2000
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
Pontiac Vibe
$2,620 - $9,995
Pontiac G6
$2,923 - $9,993
Pontiac Solstice (convertible)
$6,256 - $19,991
Used Car Pricing
Honda Fit
$13,464 - $23,554
Honda Civic
$23,820 - $32,785
Honda S2000
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Pontiac Vibe
Not Yet Available
Pontiac G6
Not Yet Available
Pontiac Solstice (convertible)
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Honda Fit
20.6%
Honda Civic
27.9%
Honda S2000
Not Yet Available
Horsepower / Torque
Pontiac Vibe
132 hp / 128 foot-lbs
Pontiac G6
169 hp / 160 foot-lbs
Pontiac Solstice (convertible)
173 hp / 167 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Honda Fit
130 hp / 114 foot-lbs
Honda Civic
150 hp / 133 foot-lbs
Honda S2000
237 hp / 162 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Pontiac Vibe
26 / 32 / 28
Pontiac G6
22 / 30 / 25
Pontiac Solstice (convertible)
19 / 25 / 21
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Honda Fit
29 / 36 / 31
Honda Civic
Not Yet Available
Honda S2000
18 / 25 / 21
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Pontiac Vibe
Not available
Pontiac G6
Not available
Pontiac Solstice (convertible)
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Honda Fit
8.7 / 10
Honda Civic
8.8 / 10
Honda S2000
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Pontiac Vibe
Not available
Pontiac G6
Not available
Pontiac Solstice (convertible)
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Honda Fit
8.2 / 10
Honda Civic
8.1 / 10
Honda S2000
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Pontiac Vibe
Not available
Pontiac G6
Not available
Pontiac Solstice (convertible)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Honda Fit
8.0 / 10
Honda Civic
9.0 / 10
Honda S2000
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Pontiac Vibe
Not available
Pontiac G6
Not available
Pontiac Solstice (convertible)
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Honda Fit
9.8 / 10
Honda Civic
9.3 / 10
Honda S2000
Not available
