Scion iA vs. Scion xA
$15,700
$12,780
Highlights
| 2016 Scion iA | 2006 Scion xA | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$15,700
|
$12,780
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Gas I4
|
| MPG |
31 City / 41 Hwy
|
32 City / 37 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
106 hp
|
103 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2016 Scion iA | 2006 Scion xA | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Gas I4
|
| Displacement |
1.5 L/91
|
1.5L/91
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
106 @ 6000
|
103 @ 6000
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
103 @ 4000
|
101 @ 4200
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
31 City / 41 Hwy
|
32 City / 37 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
4.7 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2016 Scion iA | 2006 Scion xA | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P185/60VR16
|
P185/60R15
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P185/60VR16
|
P185/60R15
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
T125/70D16
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 X 5.5 in
|
15 x 5.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 X 5.5 in
|
15 x 5.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
16 x -TBD- in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 2016 Scion iA | 2006 Scion xA | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
MacPherson Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Torsion Beam
|
Torsion Beam
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
w/Coil Springs
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Torsion Beam
|
Not Available
|
Steering
| 2016 Scion iA | 2006 Scion xA | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
19
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
3
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
32 ft
|
35 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2016 Scion iA | 2006 Scion xA | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
86 ft³
|
86 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
40 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
51 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
49 in
|
55 in
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
39 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
34 in
|
38 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
50 in
|
50 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
50 in
|
53 in
|
| Wheelbase |
101 in
|
93 in
|
| Length, Overall |
172 in
|
154 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
67 in
|
67 in
|
| Height, Overall |
59 in
|
60 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
59 in
|
57 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
59 in
|
56 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
6 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
14 ft³
|
12 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2016 Scion iA | 2006 Scion xA | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,385 lbs
|
2,340 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
12 gal
|
12 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2016 Scion iA | 2006 Scion xA | |
|---|---|---|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2016 Scion iA | 2006 Scion xA | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2016 Scion iA | 2006 Scion xA | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
90
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2016 Scion iA | 2006 Scion xA | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
Front Disc/Rear Drum
|
Power
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
Not Available
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10 in
|
10.0 x -TBD- in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
8 in
|
Not Available in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2016 Scion iA or the 2006 Scion xA?
The 2006 Scion xA is more reliable than the 2016 Scion iA according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2006 xA versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2016 iA.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2016 Scion iA or the 2006 Scion xA?
The 2016 Scion iA is more fuel efficient than the 2006 Scion xA with 35 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2016 Scion iA or the 2006 Scion xA?
The 2006 Scion xA is cheaper than the 2016 Scion iA with a $12,780 starting MSRP versus a $15,700 starting MSRP.
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