

Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Scion tC | Scion xB | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@5700 163 lb-ft@4000 |
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 | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.4 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 174.0 in | 167.3 in | 6.7 in |
Width | 69.1 in | 69.3 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 62.6 in | -6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2970 lb. | 3086 lb. | -116 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 40.0 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 55.8 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 52.7 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.7 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 41.2 in | -4.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 54.7 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.3 in | 46.7 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 38.0 in | -4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 21.7 ft3 | -8.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 35.4 ft3 | 69.9 ft3 | -34.5 ft3 |
2006 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Actual adults can sit in it comfortably see full Scion tC review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample width; able to find comfortable driving position even without telescoping steering wheel. see full Scion tC review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seat fabric is very rough and stains are unusually difficult to remove, but the fabric is at least durable. Rear seat is split folding, and also reclines. Rear seat is actually usable (have a child seat installed back there), panoramic moonroof is nice. see full Scion tC review |
2006 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample room, but difficult to exit from rear seat. see full Scion tC review |
2012 Scion xB Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room for the driver and passenger. Easy to slide and adjust both seats. see full Scion xB review |