title>Scion specifications 

Scion xA and xB specifications (launch to 2007)

For the second generation, see the Scion xB and Scion xD pages

Engine

1.5-liter, 4-cylinder, dual overhead cam 16-valve with VVT-i (variable valve timing), aluminum alloy block and head. (2008 models have three different engines, ranging up to the 2.4 liter Camry engine producing 158 hp)

Specs

2.95 bore, x 3.33 inches stroke, 1,497 cc, 10.5: compression

Power

108 HP @ 6,000 RPM; 105 LB-FT @ 4,200 RPM

Ignition System

Toyota Direct Ignition (TDI)

Fuel

Multi-point electronic fuel injection using 87 octane unleaded

Emissions

LEV

POWERTRAIN

Manual
Ratios

1st 3.545
2nd 1.904
3rd 1.310
4th 0.969
5th 0.815
Reverse 3.250
Differential Ratio 4.312

Automatic
Ratios

1st 2.847
2nd 1.552
3rd 1.000
4th 0.700
Reverse 2.343
Differential Ratio 4.157

SUSPENSION AND BRAKES

Front

MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar

Rear

Torsion beam with stabilizer bar

Stabilizer Bar Diameter (front/rear)

0.98/0.68 inches

Brakes

Front ventilated disc, 10”; rear drum, 8”

xA xB

Steering

Power rack-and-pinion,
18.6:1 ratio

17.3:1 ratio

Steering details

3.07 turns to lock;
36.1 foot turning circle

34.8 foot turning circle

Wheels and tires

15 x 5.5 inches (steel);
P185/60 R15; temporary spare

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES

Wheelbase

93.3

98.4

Overall Length

154.1

155.3

Overall Width

66.7

66.5

Overall Height

60.2

64.6

Tread Width

Front: 57.3;
Rear: 56.3

Same

Minimum Ground Clearance

5.7

6.1

Headroom (front/rear)

39.6/38.8

46.1/45.7

Legroom (front/rear)

41.3/37.6

45.3/38.0

Shoulder Room (front/rear)

50.9/50.4

48.6/50.0

Hip Room (front/rear)

54.6/53.4

50.6/50.6

EPA Passenger Volume

86.0 cubic feet

90.1

EPA Cargo Volume

11.7 cubic feet

21.2

Cargo Volume (rear seats folded)

32.8 cubic feet

43.4

Seating Capacity

5

5

EPA gas mileage: Manual
Automatic

32/38
32/38

31/35
30/34

Curb Weight: Manual
Automatic

2,340
2,380

2,395
2,450

Safety:

Warranty: 3/36 comprehensive, 5/60 powertrain, 5 year corrosion

Comparisons

Model 2005 Corolla 2005-07 Scion xA 2005-07 Scion xB 2008 xB
Space Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear
Headroom 39 37 40 39 46 46    
Trunk space 13.6 cubic feet 12 cubic feet 21 cubic feet    
Power HP Torque HP Torque HP Torque HP Torque
Base engine 130 125 108 105 108 105 158  
Gas mileage (EPA) City Highway City Highway City Highway City Highway
Base engine, manual trans 32 41 32 38 31 35    
Base engine, automatic 30 38 32 38 30 34    
Performance (manual trans.)
0-60, base engine 9.5 sec (AAA) 9.8 sec
(Cons. Guide)
9.8 sec
(Cons. Guide)
   

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