Nissan 350Z vs. Scion tC
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Highlights
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$36,870
Starting MSRP
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$19,385
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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23 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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306 hp
Horsepower
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179 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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2
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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268 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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172 @ 4100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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306 @ 6800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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179 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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3.5L/214
Displacement
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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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M/T
6-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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M/T
6-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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23 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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9.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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17 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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18 x 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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18 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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T155/80D17
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P245/45WR18
Rear Tire Size
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P225/45WR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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P225/45WR18
Front Tire Size
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P225/45WR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Suspension
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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4 ft³
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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53 in
Height, Overall
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56 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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170 in
Length, Overall
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177 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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104 in
Wheelbase
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106 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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49 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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52 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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36 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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52 ft³
Passenger Volume
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88 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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2
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,575 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,082 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Safety
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Entertainment
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-
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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575
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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12.1 x 0.63 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.6 x 1.10 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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Pwr
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2009 Nissan 350Z or the 2016 Scion tC?
The 2009 Nissan 350Z is more reliable than the 2016 Scion tC according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2009 350Z versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2016 tC.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2009 Nissan 350Z or the 2016 Scion tC?
The 2016 Scion tC is more fuel efficient than the 2009 Nissan 350Z with 26 MPG combined versus 20 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2009 Nissan 350Z or the 2016 Scion tC?
The 2016 Scion tC is cheaper than the 2009 Nissan 350Z with a $19,385 starting MSRP versus a $36,870 starting MSRP.
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