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Scion tC vs. Scion xD

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$19,385
Starting MSRP
$15,920
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
23 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
27 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
179 hp
Horsepower
128 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

2.5 L/152
Displacement
1.8 L/110
Displacement
-
Displacement
172 @ 4100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
125 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
179 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
128 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
M/T
6-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
M/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
23 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
27 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 X 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 X 6 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
Compact
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
P225/45WR18
Rear Tire Size
P195/60HR16
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
P225/45WR18
Front Tire Size
P195/60HR16
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material

Suspension

Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Steering

37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Measurements

42 in
Front Leg Room
40 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
38 in
Front Head Room
39 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
35 in
Second Leg Room
34 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
52 in
Second Shoulder Room
51 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
Front Shoulder Room
52 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
106 in
Wheelbase
97 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
36 in
Second Head Room
38 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
61 in
Track Width, Front
59 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
177 in
Length, Overall
155 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
61 in
Track Width, Rear
59 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
36 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
49 in
Second Hip Room
50 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
56 in
Height, Overall
59 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
7 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
88 ft³
Passenger Volume
85 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
11 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
53 in
Front Hip Room
51 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,082 lbs
Base Curb Weight
2,625 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
11 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

575
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
Front Disc/Rear Drum
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System

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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