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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Scion xD Feature Comparison

Can I get heated seats? Do I have to get a sunroof? Find out what you need to know about Chrysler PT Cruiser and Scion xD features right here.

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Scion xD

  

Model Year 2008 2008 2008 2008-
Model PT Cruiser PT Cruiser PT Cruiser xD
Trim LX Touring Limited Base
Engines  
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
150 hp@5100
165 lb-ft@4000		 2.4L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>150 hp@5100 <br>165 lb-ft@4000 is a standard feature. 2.4L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>150 hp@5100 <br>165 lb-ft@4000 is a standard feature.    
turbocharged
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
180 hp@5200
210 lb-ft@2800		   turbocharged<br> 2.4L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>180 hp@5200 <br>210 lb-ft@2800 is an optional feature. turbocharged<br> 2.4L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>180 hp@5200 <br>210 lb-ft@2800 is a standard feature.  
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
128 hp@6000
125 lb-ft@4400		       1.8L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>128 hp@6000 <br>125 lb-ft@4400 is a standard feature.
Transmissions  
5-speed manual 5-speed manual is a standard feature.     5-speed manual is a standard feature.
4-speed automatic 4-speed automatic is an optional feature. 4-speed automatic is a standard feature. 4-speed automatic is a standard feature. 4-speed automatic is an optional feature.
Drivetrains  
FWD FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature.
Tires  
195/65R15 tires 195/65R15 tires is a standard feature. 195/65R15 tires is a standard feature.    
205/55R16 tires 205/55R16 tires is an optional feature. 205/55R16 tires is a standard feature. 205/55R16 tires is a standard feature.  
205/50R17 tires   205/50R17 tires is an optional feature. 205/50R17 tires is a standard feature.  
195/60R16 tires       195/60R16 tires is a standard feature.
Audio Systems  
Unbranded, 100W, 6 speakers Unbranded, 100W, 6 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 100W, 6 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 100W, 6 speakers is a standard feature.  
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer) Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature. Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature. Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature.  
Pioneer, 160W, 6 speakers       Pioneer, 160W, 6 speakers is a standard feature.
Accessories  
Cruise control   Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature.
First-aid kit       First-aid kit is a standard feature.
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.   Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power locks Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature.
Power rear side windows Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature.
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.   Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Remote startStart the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in.         Remote start is an optional feature.
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in.
Tilt steering wheel, manual Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.
Universal garage door openerHomelink.       Universal garage door opener is a standard feature.  
Homelink.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety  
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.   4-wheel disc brakes is an optional feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is an optional feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature.  
Rear disc brakes.
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seatsIf active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.         Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature.
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.
AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.     Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature.  
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.   Antilock brakes (ABS) is an optional feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is an optional feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Brake assistWhen a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.         Brake assist is a standard feature.
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.   Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Front side airbagsTorso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.   Front side airbags is a standard feature. Front side airbags is a standard feature. Front side airbags is a standard feature.  
Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.
Knee airbag, driver Knee airbag, driver is a standard feature. Knee airbag, driver is a standard feature. Knee airbag, driver is a standard feature.  
Side curtain airbagsAirbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.         Side curtain airbags is a standard feature.
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).         Stability control is an optional feature.
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Temporary spare tire Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature.
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.   Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature.
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.   Traction control is an optional feature. Traction control is an optional feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is an optional feature.
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Cargo Management  
Cargo cover       Cargo cover is a standard feature.
Cargo mat       Cargo mat is an optional feature.
Cargo net   Cargo net is a standard feature. Cargo net is a standard feature.  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustableCan adjust cargo floor to maximize space or to create a floor level with the folded seats (and hidden storage beneath it).     Cargo shelf, height-adjustable is a standard feature. Cargo shelf, height-adjustable is a standard feature.  
Can adjust cargo floor to maximize space or to create a floor level with the folded seats (and hidden storage beneath it).
Console with shifter Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature.
Storage beneath cargo floorLarge storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.         Storage beneath cargo floor is a standard feature.
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   Storage compartment under front seat(s) is a standard feature. Storage compartment under front seat(s) is a standard feature.  
Climate Control  
Air conditioning Air conditioning is an optional feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature.
Intermittent wipers       Intermittent wipers is a standard feature.
Rear defrost Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature.
Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.   Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature.  
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Rear wiper Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature.
Variable intermittent wipersTime between wipes can be precisely adjusted.   Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature.  
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
Engine / Motor  
Engine-block heaterPlugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold.   Engine-block heater is an optional feature. Engine-block heater is an optional feature. Engine-block heater is an optional feature.  
Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold.
Exterior  
Additional chrome trimOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.   Additional chrome trim is an optional feature. Additional chrome trim is an optional feature. Additional chrome trim is a standard feature.  
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Bodyside moldingsMoldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots.     Bodyside moldings is a standard feature. Bodyside moldings is a standard feature.  
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots.
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.     Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is an optional feature. Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature. Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature.
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Deep-tinted rear windows Deep-tinted rear windows is an optional feature. Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature. Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature.  
Paint, special red Paint, special red is an optional feature. Paint, special red is an optional feature. Paint, special red is an optional feature.  
Rear spoilerCan be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.   Rear spoiler is a standard feature. Rear spoiler is a standard feature. Rear spoiler is a standard feature. Rear spoiler is a standard feature.
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.
Sunroof Sunroof is an optional feature. Sunroof is an optional feature. Sunroof is a standard feature.  
Infotainment  
Audio controls on steering wheel       Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature.
Aux inputJack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.   Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature.
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
Bluetooth cell phone linkEnables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.       Bluetooth cell phone link is an optional feature.  
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
CD changer, in-dashIncludes CD player.     CD changer, in-dash is an optional feature. CD changer, in-dash is an optional feature.  
Includes CD player.
CD player CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature.
iPod integrationIntegrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port.         iPod integration is a standard feature.
Integrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port.
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.     MP3-compatible player is an optional feature. MP3-compatible player is an optional feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature.
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Navigation systemScreen-based navigation system.         Navigation system is an optional feature.
Screen-based navigation system.
Satellite radioXM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.         Satellite radio is an optional feature.
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
Satellite radio - one year subscriptionXM or Sirius with one-year subscription.   Satellite radio - one year subscription is an optional feature. Satellite radio - one year subscription is a standard feature. Satellite radio - one year subscription is a standard feature.  
XM or Sirius with one-year subscription.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors  
Analog clock Analog clock is a standard feature. Analog clock is a standard feature. Analog clock is a standard feature.  
Auto-dimming rearview mirrorInterior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.       Auto-dimming rearview mirror is an optional feature.  
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
CompassWe haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.   Compass is a standard feature. Compass is a standard feature. Compass is a standard feature.  
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.     Fog lights is a standard feature. Fog lights is a standard feature.  
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Illuminated visor mirror, driverIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.     Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.  
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Illuminated visor mirror, passengerIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.     Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.  
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Manual remote mirrors Manual remote mirrors is a standard feature.      
Map lightsFront row reading lights.     Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature.
Front row reading lights.
Outside temperature display Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature.  
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.     Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
TachometerReports engine speed.   Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature.
Reports engine speed.
Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.   Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature.
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Turn signals on or near mirrors       Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature.
Visor mirror, driver Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.     Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.
Visor mirror, passenger Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.     Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.
Seats and Interior Trim  
Front buckets Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature.
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature.
Center armrest(s), front row Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature.  
Chrome interior accents (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.     Chrome interior accents (optional) is an optional feature. Chrome interior accents (optional) is a standard feature.  
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Door sill trim plates Door sill trim plates is an optional feature.   Door sill trim plates is a standard feature.  
Floor mats Floor mats is an optional feature. Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is an optional feature.
Folding passenger seatFor carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface.     Folding passenger seat is a standard feature. Folding passenger seat is a standard feature.  
For carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface.
Folding second row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.   Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature.
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Heated front seats   Heated front seats is an optional feature. Heated front seats is a standard feature.  
Leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.       Leather seating surfaces is a standard feature.  
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   Leather-wrapped steering wheel is an optional feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature.  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seatsSeat adjusts back and forth to vary the split between the second row and the third row or cargo area.         Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats is a standard feature.
Seat adjusts back and forth to vary the split between the second row and the third row or cargo area.
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seatManually adjustable lower back support.     Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.  
Manually adjustable lower back support.
Manual recliner, second row seats       Manual recliner, second row seats is a standard feature.
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.  
Power height adjuster, driver seat   Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.     Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.  
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Removable second row seatsSeat must be removed for maximum cargo capacity and a flat load floor.   Removable second row seats is a standard feature. Removable second row seats is a standard feature. Removable second row seats is a standard feature.  
Seat must be removed for maximum cargo capacity and a flat load floor.
Stain-resistant fabricFabric that resists stains, and in many cases odors as well.     Stain-resistant fabric is a standard feature.    
Fabric that resists stains, and in many cases odors as well.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires  
Alloy wheels       Alloy wheels is an optional feature.
Chrome-clad alloy wheelsAlloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels.   Chrome-clad alloy wheels is an optional feature.      
Alloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels.
Polished alloy wheelsAlloy wheels highly polished to yield an almost chrome-like finish. In the past valued more highly than regular alloy wheels. But the term is used so broadly lately, often meaning that only some of the wheel face is machined, that they have the same defau     Polished alloy wheels is an optional feature. Polished alloy wheels is a standard feature.  
Alloy wheels highly polished to yield an almost chrome-like finish. In the past valued more highly than regular alloy wheels. But the term is used so broadly lately, often meaning that only some of the wheel face is machined, that they have the same defau
Power steering coolerOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.   Power steering cooler is a standard feature. Power steering cooler is a standard feature. Power steering cooler is a standard feature.  
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Touring suspension (upgrade)Less firm than a sport suspension. Only listed if an option or not standard on all trims.     Touring suspension (upgrade) is an optional feature. Touring suspension (upgrade) is a standard feature.  
Less firm than a sport suspension. Only listed if an option or not standard on all trims.

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Option Package Contents

Street Cruiser Series Group

Features
Deep-tinted rear windows
Additional chrome trim
Door sill trim plates
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
205/55R16 tires

Dream Cruiser Series 5

Features
4-wheel disc brakes
Antilock brakes (ABS)
Traction control
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Polished alloy wheels

Chrome Appearance Group

Features
Additional chrome trim
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)
Chrome interior accents (optional)
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser

2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Available Features: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Was able to include many options for little to no cost. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 148hp 2.1L I4 Diesel
5-speed manual FWD		 This car has *everything* - aircon, heated seats, electric seat adjust, electric fold mirrors, leather, cruise control, decent trip computer with programming, alloys, flexible cargo space, chrome accents - only thing missing is the moonroof see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2007 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 The package I bought (Pacific Coast Highway - Street Cruiser Edition) Had the wheels, brakes and suspension from the GT without the turbo engine. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Available Features: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Anti-lock brakes and stability control are not standard. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2007 2dr Convertible turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Chrysler has decontented the PT Cruiser as it fades into oblivion. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2008- Scion xD

2008- Scion xD Available Features: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 128-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 So many "base" features, ABS, airbags all around, nice stereo. see full Scion xD review
2009 4dr Hatch 128-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 The xD comes with nearly every feature standard. Nothing extra to tack on for power locks&windows or AC. see full Scion xD review
2009 4dr Hatch 128-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Loads available for the price and it has a ton of features as standard! AC, cruise, power everything...and if you want to add more, you can. see full Scion xD review
2009 4dr Hatch 128-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 "Available" at no extra cost - standard in other words. The strategy was to build the car with everything included at the base price. Everything I wanted, anyway (except the stability control which I added and, I think, is now standard in 2010). see full Scion xD review
2009 4dr Hatch 128-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Just about everything you could want comes standard. see full Scion xD review
2008 4dr Hatch 128-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 This car has more standard equipment than most cars of this price point even offer as optional. Power everything, AC, iPod integration, cruise control-standard. The list of optional equipment includes many "toys." Stability control is offered. see full Scion xD review
2008 4dr Hatch 128-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 ABS, all the air bags, good stereo. see full Scion xD review