2010 Scion tC vs. 2010 Scion xD
To start off, both 2010 Scion tC and 2010 Scion xD were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Scion tC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Scion tC (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2010 Scion xD. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Scion tC should accelerate faster than 2010 Scion xD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Scion tC weights approximately 128 kg more than 2010 Scion xD. 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, 2010 Scion tC (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Scion xD. (169 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Scion tC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Scion xD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Scion tC | 2010 Scion xD | |
| Make | Scion | Scion |
| Model | tC | xD |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1318 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3929 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1755 mm | 1725 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1415 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2461 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |
