2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs 2009 Scion xB

2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser

2009 Scion xB

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2-Door Conv

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
PT Cruiser 2-Door Conv	21	26	$17,346	$18,430
PT Cruiser 4-Door Wgn	21	26	$15,033	$15,970
PT Cruiser 4-Door Wgn Limited	18	24	$21,899	$23,515
PT Cruiser 4-Door Wgn Touring	19	24	$18,504	$19,785

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5-Door Wgn Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
xB 5-Door Wgn Automatic	22	28	$15,865	$16,700
xB 5-Door Wgn Manual	22	28	$14,962	$15,750

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$17,346

$15,865

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$18,430

$16,700

Monthly Payment Estimate

$307 / month

$278 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser convertible gets the axe midway through 2008, so if you want one, act quickly, but the wagon is here if you need flexible utility with retro flair.

The 2009 Scion xB has polarizing looks, a no-haggle dealer experience, and a long safety features list. It provides good value for those on a budget.

TCC Likes

Standard side airbags
Interior versatility
Retro style is still fun

Extensive standard safety features
Cargo utility and capacity
Automatic transmission with sequential shift

TCC Dislikes

Getting kind of old
Anti-lock brakes are optional
Poor visibility

Relatively low fuel economy
Impractical dashboard
Ergonomics from driver's seat

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact

Small Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

49.6

52.7

Second Leg Room (in)

40.9

38.0

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

40.0

Passenger Volume (ft³)

84.3

100.8

Second Hip Room (in)

41.1

46.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.8

55.8

Second Head Room (in)

36.5

41.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

42.0

54.7

Front Leg Room (in)

40.6

40.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

58.2

59.8

Wheelbase (in)

103.0

102.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.1

69.3

Track Width, Front (in)

58.3

60.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.8

5.1

Length, Overall (in)

168.9

167.3

Height, Overall (in)

60.6

64.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

21.7

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

- TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11 x 0.9

10.8 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.0 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Power

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.0

14.0

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

2.9

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

18.1

16.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.7

34.8

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

TBC

Rear Tire Size

P205/55R16

Rear Tire Order Code

TP1

Front Tire Size

P205/55R16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TP1

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3303

3086

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.0

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.0

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

6.2

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

510

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

165 @ 4000

162 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

EDZ

Displacement

2.4L/148

2.4L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

150 @ 5200

158 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

SMPI

SFI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.41

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.21

3.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.57

2.20

Trans Order Code

DFF

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.91

2.74

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

1.02

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

3.94

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chrysler PT Cruiser

Scion xB

Body Style

2 Door Convertible

4 Door Wagon

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Macpherson Strut

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

1.04

Suspension Type - Rear

Twist beam

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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