Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Buick Terraza | Scion xB | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 102.4 in | 18.7 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 167.3 in | 37.7 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 69.3 in | 5.9 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 62.6 in | 9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4426 lb. | 3086 lb. | 1340 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 11 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 55.8 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 52.7 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.7 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 41.2 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.2 in | 54.7 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.6 in | 46.7 in | 14.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.0 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 0.0 in | 48.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 0.0 in | 36.2 in |
Total Legroom | 115 in (over 3 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 36.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.9 ft3 | 21.7 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 74.1 ft3 | 21.7 | 52.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 136.5 ft3 | 69.9 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 |
2007 Buick Terraza Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior seat configuration is abhorrant. Nigh impossbile to get to row 3 without hurting oneself. see full Buick Terraza review |
2008 Scion xB Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Roomy and open. see full Scion xB review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Roomy and open. Great for kids. see full Scion xB review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Great headroom, comfortable seat nice arm rest. Good firm seat see full Scion xB review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Better than average amount for a car in this price range see full Scion xB review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have plenty of room to sit whatever way is most comfortable to me. see full Scion xB review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seats large and tall people comfortably. Head room is well above average. see full Scion xB review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
plenty of head room see full Scion xB review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More leg room than my SAAB 9000. Fits two adults and a kid seat. see full Scion xB review |
2008 Scion xB Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
1) Center console is too wide - not enough room for me to stretch out. 2) Seat can be raised and lowered (good) but at its lowest position it feels like the cushion leans down making me feel like my body slips forward. 3) Arm rest on door too high. see full Scion xB review |