2010 Scion xB vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2010 Scion xB and 2010 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 Scion xB and 2010 Honda Civic are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2010 Scion xB. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Scion xB.
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 Honda Civic (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Scion xB. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Scion xB.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Scion xB | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Scion | Honda |
| Model | xB | Civic |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |
