

Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Scion xD | Scion tC | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 128 hp@6000 125 lb-ft@4400 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 161 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 96.9 in | 106.3 in | -9.4 in |
Length | 154.7 in | 174.0 in | -19.3 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 69.1 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 60.0 in | 55.7 in | 4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2665 lb. | 2970 lb. | -305 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 37.6 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 54.3 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 53.2 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.6 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 50.0 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.1 in | 47.3 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 33.6 in | 0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 35.7 ft3 | 35.4 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2009 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 |
2008 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 |