2003 Pontiac Vibe MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2003 Pontiac Vibe.

The 2003 Pontiac Vibe has 4 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L, Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L and Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L.

The 2003 Pontiac Vibe Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 2003 Pontiac Vibe Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 2003 Pontiac Vibe Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 2003 Pontiac Vibe Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2003 Pontiac Vibe Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2003 Pontiac Vibe is 26 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L 27 25 31
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L 25 23 28
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L 28 25 33
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L 24 22 28

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2003 Pontiac Vibe?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2003 Pontiac Vibe is $2,650.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2003 Pontiac Vibe to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,750 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L $2,300 save $0
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L $2,950 spend $3,250 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L $2,250 save $250
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L $3,100 spend $4,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2003 Pontiac Vibe Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2003 Pontiac Vibe will consume in one year is 12 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model Option Barrels
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L 11
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L 12
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L 11
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L 12

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2003 Pontiac Vibe model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Pontiac Vibe Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG 25
Highway MPG 31
Combined MPG 27
Save/Spend vs Average Car Save 0
Fuel Cost $2,300
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Vehicle Class Small Station Wagons
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Pontiac Vibe Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG 23
Highway MPG 28
Combined MPG 25
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $3,250
Fuel Cost $2,950
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 12
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Vehicle Class Small Station Wagons
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Pontiac Vibe Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG 25
Highway MPG 33
Combined MPG 28
Save/Spend vs Average Car Save 250
Fuel Cost $2,250
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Small Station Wagons
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Pontiac Vibe Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG 22
Highway MPG 28
Combined MPG 24
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $4,000
Fuel Cost $3,100
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 12
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 6-spd
Vehicle Class Small Station Wagons
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Disclaimer

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