Honda Fit vs Pontiac Vibe
The Honda Fit is more fuel-efficient at 31 MPG combined, against 29 MPG for the Pontiac Vibe. At EPA assumptions that is about $150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Fit | Pontiac Vibe | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 280 | 68 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 43 and 2 | 5 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 76,000 miles | 50,000 miles |
| Recalls | 8 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 31 MPG | 29 MPG |
| City and highway | 28 and 34 | 26 and 33 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,150 | $2,300 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 280 complaints for the Honda Fit and 68 for the Pontiac Vibe. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 8 for the Honda Fit, 4 for the Pontiac Vibe.