| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Scion xD | Ford Taurus | |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 128 hp@6000 125 lb-ft@4400 |
3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 96.9 in | 108.5 in | -11.6 in |
| Length | 154.7 in | 197.6 in | -42.9 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 73.0 in | -5.1 in |
| Height | 60.0 in | 56.1 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2665 lb. | 3343 lb. | -678 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -6.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.0 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 57.3 in | -5.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 54.5 in | -3.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.2 in | -1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.1 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 56.6 in | -5.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.1 in | 55.7 in | -5.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 38.9 in | -5 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -6.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | -6.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 35.7 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
| 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 |
| 2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |