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INFINITI G35 vs. Scion tC

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$32,250
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$19,385
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2008 INFINITI G352016 Scion tC
Starting MSRP
$32,250
$19,385
Engine Type
Gas V6
Regular Gasoline I-4
MPG
17 City / 24 Hwy
23 City / 31 Hwy
Horsepower
306 hp
179 hp
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 60,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2008 INFINITI G352016 Scion tC
Engine Type
Gas V6
Regular Gasoline I-4
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
268 @ 4800
172 @ 4100
Displacement
3.5L/213
2.5 L/152
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
306 @ 6800
179 @ 6000
Transmission Options
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 5-Speed A/T
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
MPG
17 City / 24 Hwy
23 City / 31 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
9.5 qts
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2008 INFINITI G352016 Scion tC
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 17.5 in
18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
17 x 7.5 in
18 X 7.5 in
Spare Tire Size
T145/80D17
Compact
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Compact in
Front Tire Size
P225/55VR17
P225/45WR18
Rear Tire Size
P225/55VR17
P225/45WR18

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2008 INFINITI G352016 Scion tC
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Independant
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Independant
Double Wishbone

Steering

Steering comparison
2008 INFINITI G352016 Scion tC
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35 ft
37 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
N/A
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2008 INFINITI G352016 Scion tC
Front Leg Room
44 in
42 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Wheelbase
112 in
106 in
Front Hip Room
55 in
53 in
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
6 in
Front Shoulder Room
56 in
55 in
Track Width, Front
60 in
61 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
70 in
71 in
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
52 in
Trunk Volume
14 ft³
N/A
Length, Overall
187 in
177 in
Front Head Room
41 in
38 in
Passenger Volume
99 ft³
88 ft³
Second Hip Room
54 in
49 in
Height, Overall
57 in
56 in
Second Leg Room
35 in
35 in
Second Head Room
38 in
36 in
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Track Width, Rear
60 in
61 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2008 INFINITI G352016 Scion tC
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
20 gal
15 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,497 lbs
3,082 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2008 INFINITI G352016 Scion tC
Stability Control
Not available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2008 INFINITI G352016 Scion tC
Bluetooth®
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2008 INFINITI G352016 Scion tC
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
575
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
100

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2008 INFINITI G352016 Scion tC
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.6 x 1.1 in
12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.1 x 0.6 in
11 in
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake Type
Pwr
4-Wheel Disc
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2008 INFINITI G35 or the 2016 Scion tC?

The 2008 INFINITI G35 and the 2016 Scion tC are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2008 INFINITI G35 or the 2016 Scion tC?

The 2016 Scion tC is more fuel efficient than the 2008 INFINITI G35 with 26 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2008 INFINITI G35 or the 2016 Scion tC?

The 2016 Scion tC is cheaper than the 2008 INFINITI G35 with a $19,385 starting MSRP versus a $32,250 starting MSRP.

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