I couldn't find any times on the hybrid Vue, but from the specs it won't be faster than the 10.4 0-60 that is usually reported for the Prius(2004 and later). It has a very small,pretty weak electric motor-20 hp or less-the Prius has a 40+ HP electric motor in a 2900 lb car vs 20 hp in a 3800 lb car. The Prius gets a pretty decent boost in rolling accel from those 40 high torque horses-especially at city speeds-15-45mph.The VUE won't get much boost at all.
For $24000 you can buy a low mileage Hybrid Accord.It is a rocketship compared to those two(about 6 seconds 0-60). In fact it is much, much quicker than most vehicles on the road.It will beat the Vue in city and hy mpg.
You might be able to get a Hybrid Camry for about $25000 with a tax credit of several hundred.It is much quicker than the Vue and the Prius.It gets about 80% of the mpg of a Prius-very good.
The HH is also reasonably quick-7.4 0-60. However, used ones haven't dropped to $24000 yet-more like $27000.
Luck,
Charlie