

Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Scion tC | Scion xD | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@5700 163 lb-ft@4000 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 128 hp@6000 125 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 96.9 in | 9.4 in |
Length | 174.0 in | 154.7 in | 19.3 in |
Width | 69.1 in | 67.9 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 60.0 in | -4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2970 lb. | 2665 lb. | 305 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 38.9 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 51.9 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 51.1 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.3 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 37.6 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 50.7 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.3 in | 50.1 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 33.9 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 35.4 ft3 | 35.7 ft3 | -0.3 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2007 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 |
2008 Scion xD Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 128-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
this is a great car to get kids in and out of with the car seats and whatnot. plenty of room for 2 adults 2 kids, diaper bags, strollers and groceries. jam it all in, it will fit. see full Scion xD review |
2008 Scion xD Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 128-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough room for an adult in the rear seat. I am short and I still found the rear seat not really wide enough. see full Scion xD review |