Scion tC vs. Scion xD
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Highlights
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$19,385
Starting MSRP
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$15,920
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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23 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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27 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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179 hp
Horsepower
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128 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
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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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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1.8 L/110
Displacement
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Displacement
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172 @ 4100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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125 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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179 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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128 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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M/T
6-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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23 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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27 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
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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18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 X 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Compact 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 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 X 6 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P225/45WR18
Rear Tire Size
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P195/60HR16
Rear Tire Size
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Rear Tire Size
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P225/45WR18
Front Tire Size
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P195/60HR16
Front Tire Size
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Front Tire Size
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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
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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Suspension Type - Rear
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
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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Steering
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37 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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N/A
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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N/A
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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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
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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Measurements
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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40 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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52 in
Second Shoulder Room
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51 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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52 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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106 in
Wheelbase
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97 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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36 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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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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61 in
Track Width, Front
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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177 in
Length, Overall
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155 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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36 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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49 in
Second Hip Room
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50 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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56 in
Height, Overall
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59 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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7 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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88 ft³
Passenger Volume
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85 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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11 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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51 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
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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3,082 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,625 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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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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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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11 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
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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N/A
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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N/A
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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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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575
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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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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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Front Disc/Rear Drum
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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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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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2016 Scion tC or the 2014 Scion xD?
The 2014 Scion xD is more reliable than the 2016 Scion tC according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2014 xD versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2016 tC.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2016 Scion tC or the 2014 Scion xD?
The 2014 Scion xD is more fuel efficient than the 2016 Scion tC with 29 MPG combined versus 26 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2016 Scion tC or the 2014 Scion xD?
The 2014 Scion xD is cheaper than the 2016 Scion tC with a $15,920 starting MSRP versus a $19,385 starting MSRP.
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