I traded in my 06 FWD Vibe for an AWD 09 model and the bigger engine is really noticable right off the bat. My wife has a 3.5 V/6 in her Hyundai Santa Fe and I think my new Vibe would give her a run for her money. I'm going to get a few hundred miles on it before I try checking the gas mileage at 70MPH on the highway.
2009 Vibe AWD, Carbon Grey, 17 inch chrome wheels With Goodyear Triple Treds.