2009 Chevrolet HHR vs 2008 Scion xB

2009 Chevrolet HHR

2008 Scion xB

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FWD 4-Door LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
HHR FWD 4-Door LS	22	32	$17,877	$18,720
HHR FWD 4-Door LT w/1LT	22	32	$19,787	$20,720
HHR FWD 4-Door LT w/2LT	22	30	$19,787	$20,720
HHR FWD 4-Door Panel LS	22	32	$18,173	$19,030
HHR FWD 4-Door Panel LT w/1LT	22	32	$20,083	$21,030
HHR FWD 4-Door Panel LT w/2LT	22	30	$20,083	$21,030
HHR FWD 4-Door Panel SS	21	29	$24,003	$25,135
HHR FWD 4-Door SS	21	29	$23,698	$24,815

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5-Door Wgn Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
xB 5-Door Wgn Automatic	22	28	$15,770	$16,600
xB 5-Door Wgn Manual	22	28	$14,867	$15,650

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$17,877

$15,770

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$18,720

$16,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$312 / month

$277 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2009 Chevrolet HHR is a great urban runabout for small-business owners with frequent cargo hauls.

The 2008 Scion xB takes a new tack: it's bigger and more refined, but lags in fuel economy and fun.

TCC Likes

Spacious interior
Upright seating
Strong performance from new HHR Panel SS

Funky attitude
Cargo capacity
Smooth powertrain

TCC Dislikes

Small gauges
Four-speed automatic transmissions
Lack of headroom

Fuel economy dips
Seats can be uncomfortable
Some iffy materials and trim

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

Highway

32 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Small Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

50.6

46.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.5

55.8

Second Head Room (in)

39.0

41.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.7

54.7

Front Leg Room (in)

40.6

40.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.4

122.5

Front Hip Room (in)

50.1

52.7

Second Leg Room (in)

39.5

38.0

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

40.0

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

58.7

60.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.3

5.1

Length, Overall (in)

176.2

167.3

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

62.5

64.7

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

58.7

59.8

Wheelbase (in)

103.6

102.4

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.1

69.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

57.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

25.2

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Trunk Volume (ft³)

21.7

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7 x 1.0

10.8 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.0 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Power

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

9.8 x 1.7

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.2

14.0

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

18.5

16.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.0

34.8

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.5

2.9

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

QDB

Front Tire Size

P215/55R16

P205/55R16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QDB

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/55R16

P205/55R16

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3155

3086

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.4

6.2

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SMPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

150 @ 4800

162 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LE8

Displacement

2.2L/134

2.4L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

155 @ 6100

158 @ 6000

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.31

3.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.02

2.20

Trans Order Code

MM5

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.17

2.74

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.98

1.02

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.58

3.94

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.35

1.41

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

4 Door Wagon

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet HHR

Scion xB

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

1.04

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Strut-Type

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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