Scion xA vs. smart ForTwo
Highlights
| 2006 Scion xA | 2017 smart ForTwo | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$12,780
|
$14,650
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Premium Gasoline I-3
|
| MPG |
32 City / 37 Hwy
|
33 City / 39 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
103 hp
|
89 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
2
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2006 Scion xA | 2017 smart ForTwo | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Premium Gasoline I-3
|
| Displacement |
1.5L/91
|
1.0 L/55
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
103 @ 6000
|
89 @ 6200
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
101 @ 4200
|
100 @ 2500
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
32 City / 37 Hwy
|
33 City / 39 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
4.7 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2006 Scion xA | 2017 smart ForTwo | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P185/60R15
|
P155/60TR15
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P185/60R15
|
P175/55TR15
|
| Spare Tire Size |
T125/70D16
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Size |
15 x 5.5 in
|
15 X 4.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
15 x 5.5 in
|
15 X 5.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
16 x -TBD- in
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
N/A
|
Suspension
| 2006 Scion xA | 2017 smart ForTwo | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Torsion Beam
|
Other
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
Other
|
Steering
| 2006 Scion xA | 2017 smart ForTwo | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
19
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
35 ft
|
23 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2006 Scion xA | 2017 smart ForTwo | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
2
|
| Passenger Volume |
86 ft³
|
45 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
40 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
51 in
|
48 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
55 in
|
45 in
|
| Second Head Room |
39 in
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
38 in
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
50 in
|
N/A
|
| Second Hip Room |
53 in
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
93 in
|
74 in
|
| Length, Overall |
154 in
|
106 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
67 in
|
75 in
|
| Height, Overall |
60 in
|
61 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
57 in
|
58 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
56 in
|
56 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
5 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
29 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
12 ft³
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2006 Scion xA | 2017 smart ForTwo | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,340 lbs
|
2,050 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
|
9 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2006 Scion xA | 2017 smart ForTwo | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2006 Scion xA | 2017 smart ForTwo | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2006 Scion xA | 2017 smart ForTwo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2006 Scion xA | 2017 smart ForTwo | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
Power
|
Front Disc/Rear Drum
|
| 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 ) |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10.0 x -TBD- in
|
11 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
Not Available in
|
8 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2006 Scion xA or the 2017 smart ForTwo?
The 2006 Scion xA is more reliable than the 2017 smart ForTwo according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2006 xA versus a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2017 ForTwo.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2006 Scion xA or the 2017 smart ForTwo?
The 2017 smart ForTwo is more fuel efficient than the 2006 Scion xA with 35 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2006 Scion xA or the 2017 smart ForTwo?
The 2006 Scion xA is cheaper than the 2017 smart ForTwo with a $12,780 starting MSRP versus a $14,650 starting MSRP.
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