Hyundai Elantra Touring vs Pontiac Vibe
The Pontiac Vibe is more fuel-efficient at 28 MPG combined, against 26 MPG for the Hyundai Elantra Touring. At EPA assumptions that is about $200 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Hyundai Elantra Touring | Pontiac Vibe | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 98 | 67 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 8 and 4 | 9 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 52,000 miles | 48,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 8 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 26 MPG | 28 MPG |
| City and highway | 23 and 31 | 26 and 31 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,600 | $2,400 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 98 complaints for the Hyundai Elantra Touring and 67 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: 4 for the Hyundai Elantra Touring, 8 for the Pontiac Vibe.