Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Scion xB | Toyota Corolla | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 126 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 102.4 in | 0 in |
Length | 167.3 in | 178.3 in | -11 in |
Width | 69.3 in | 66.9 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 62.6 in | 58.5 in | 4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3086 lb. | 2595 lb. | 491 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.3 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.1 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 51.9 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.3 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 37.1 in | 4.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.5 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.7 in | 46.2 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 35.4 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.7 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 8.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 69.9 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room, comfortable, great access to controls, good visibility all round. see full Scion xB review |
2008 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
My right knee/upper calf hits on the side of the console and sometimes gets irritated. The edge of the silver plastic portion could have been designed different/better. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Car was too confined for 3 tall pre teen kids/8/11/12 years old. Not enough leg nor shoulder room, Wife and myself near 6ft tall see full Toyota Corolla review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Non existent, adults should not use the rear seats. Could be used as punishment for criminals. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
We would have never got rid of the Corolla, but we had a baby and the rear facing car seat made the front seat occupants seat too far forward, close to the dash, to make the seat fit.The car seat made driving very uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room was great, as long as the seats were able to be near the back of their travel. When we had to move the front seats forward for a car seat to fit in the back, it made it too uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review |