2005 Scion xA vs. 2005 Toyota Yaris

To start off, both 2005 Scion xA and 2005 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Scion xA (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Scion xA should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Scion xA weights approximately 45 kg more than 2005 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Yaris (143 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Scion xA. (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Scion xA.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Scion xA 2005 Toyota Yaris
Make Scion Toyota
Model xA Yaris
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1495 cc 1496 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 106 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 142 Nm 143 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 76 mm 75.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 84.7 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1070 kg 1025 kg
Vehicle Length 3920 mm 3670 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2380 mm 2380 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.9 L/100km 6.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 45 L


 

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