Scion tC vs. Scion xD
Highlights
| 2016 Scion tC | 2014 Scion xD | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$19,385
|
$15,920
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Unleaded I-4
|
| MPG |
23 City / 31 Hwy
|
27 City / 33 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
179 hp
|
128 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 tC | 2014 Scion xD | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
179 @ 6000
|
128 @ 6000
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
172 @ 4100
|
125 @ 4400
|
| Displacement |
2.5 L/152
|
1.8 L/110
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Unleaded I-4
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
23 City / 31 Hwy
|
27 City / 33 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2016 Scion tC | 2014 Scion xD | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 X 7.5 in
|
16 X 6 in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/45WR18
|
P195/60HR16
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/45WR18
|
P195/60HR16
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 X 7.5 in
|
16 X 6 in
|
Suspension
| 2016 Scion tC | 2014 Scion xD | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Double Wishbone
|
Torsion Beam
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Double Wishbone
|
Torsion Beam
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
Steering
| 2016 Scion tC | 2014 Scion xD | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
37 ft
|
37 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2016 Scion tC | 2014 Scion xD | |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
Not available
|
11 ft³
|
| Passenger Volume |
88 ft³
|
85 ft³
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
7 in
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
39 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
53 in
|
51 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Height, Overall |
56 in
|
59 in
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
Not available
|
36 ft³
|
| Second Hip Room |
49 in
|
50 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
71 in
|
68 in
|
| Length, Overall |
177 in
|
155 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
61 in
|
59 in
|
| Second Head Room |
36 in
|
38 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
52 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
40 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
35 in
|
34 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
52 in
|
51 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
61 in
|
59 in
|
| Wheelbase |
106 in
|
97 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2016 Scion tC | 2014 Scion xD | |
|---|---|---|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
15 gal
|
11 gal
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,082 lbs
|
2,625 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2016 Scion tC | 2014 Scion xD | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2016 Scion tC | 2014 Scion xD | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2016 Scion tC | 2014 Scion xD | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
100
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
575
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2016 Scion tC | 2014 Scion xD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
N/A
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
11 in
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
Front Disc/Rear Drum
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
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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