Pontiac vs. Toyota
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Pontiac and Toyota 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 Toyota cars.
When comparing the Pontiac brand to the Toyota brand, Pontiac has the advantage in the area of used car pricing. Toyota has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, fuel efficiency and variety of models offered.
Pontiac versus Toyota: 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 Toyota.
Pontiac versus Toyota: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Toyota vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 3 model comparisons. Pontiac and Toyota vehicles have similar horsepower in 1 comparisons. Toyota offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 3 comparisons.
Pontiac versus Toyota: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings:
Available Body Styles: Pontiac offers In comparison, Toyota offers 14 SUVs, 7 sedans, 2 coupes, 4 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.
Drivetrain Options: Pontiac offers . Toyota offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 15 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, 1 electric vehicle, and 1 hydrogen vehicle.
Pontiac offers . Toyota offers 17 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
Pontiac Vibe
Not Yet Available
Pontiac Fiero
Not Yet Available
Pontiac Vibe
Not Yet Available
New Car Pricing
Toyota Matrix
Not Yet Available
Toyota MR2
Not Yet Available
Toyota Corolla
$22,800 - $28,407
Used Car Pricing
Pontiac Vibe
$3,515 - $10,997
Pontiac Fiero
$8,195 - $33,320
Pontiac Vibe
$3,515 - $10,997
Used Car Pricing
Toyota Matrix
$5,983 - $17,087
Toyota MR2
Not Yet Available
Toyota Corolla
$21,997 - $28,247
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Pontiac Vibe
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Pontiac Fiero
Not Yet Available
Pontiac Vibe
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Toyota Matrix
Not Yet Available
Toyota MR2
Not Yet Available
Toyota Corolla
26.3%
Horsepower / Torque
Pontiac Vibe
132 hp / 128 foot-lbs
Pontiac Fiero
98 hp / 135 foot-lbs
Pontiac Vibe
132 hp / 128 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Toyota Matrix
132 hp / 128 foot-lbs
Toyota MR2
135 hp / 145 foot-lbs
Toyota Corolla
169 hp / 151 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Pontiac Vibe
26 / 32 / 28
Pontiac Fiero
21 / 32 / 25
Pontiac Vibe
26 / 32 / 28
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Toyota Matrix
26 / 32 / 29
Toyota MR2
19 / 26 / 22
Toyota Corolla
32 / 41 / 35
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Pontiac Vibe
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Pontiac Fiero
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Pontiac Vibe
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iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Toyota Matrix
Not available
Toyota MR2
Not available
Toyota Corolla
9.1 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Pontiac Vibe
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Pontiac Fiero
Not available
Pontiac Vibe
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Toyota Matrix
Not available
Toyota MR2
Not available
Toyota Corolla
8.5 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Pontiac Vibe
Not available
Pontiac Fiero
Not available
Pontiac Vibe
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Toyota Matrix
Not available
Toyota MR2
Not available
Toyota Corolla
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Pontiac Vibe
Not available
Pontiac Fiero
Not available
Pontiac Vibe
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Toyota Matrix
Not available
Toyota MR2
Not available
Toyota Corolla
8.9 / 10
