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Scion xA vs. smart ForTwo

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2006 Scion xA2017 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

Engine comparison
2006 Scion xA2017 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
  • M/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • M/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 5-Speed M/T
MPG
32 City / 37 Hwy
33 City / 39 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
4.7 qts
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2006 Scion xA2017 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

Suspension comparison
2006 Scion xA2017 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

Steering comparison
2006 Scion xA2017 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

Measurements comparison
2006 Scion xA2017 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

Weight & Capacity comparison
2006 Scion xA2017 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

Safety comparison
2006 Scion xA2017 smart ForTwo
Stability Control
Not available
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2006 Scion xA2017 smart ForTwo
Bluetooth®
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2006 Scion xA2017 smart ForTwo
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2006 Scion xA2017 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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