2008 Kia Rio vs 2008 Scion xD - The Car Connection

2008 Kia Rio

2008 Scion xD

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4-Door Sedan Automatic LX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Rio 4-Door Sedan Automatic LX	29	38	$12,970	$13,665
Rio 4-Door Sedan Automatic SX	29	38	$13,730	$14,465
Rio 4-Door Sedan Manual	32	35	$10,465	$10,890
Rio 4-Door Sedan Manual LX	32	35	$12,160	$12,815
Rio 4-Door Sedan Manual SX	32	35	$12,915	$13,615
Rio 5-Door HB Automatic Rio5 LX	25	35	$13,060	$13,765
Rio 5-Door HB Automatic Rio5 SX	25	35	$13,965	$14,715
Rio 5-Door HB Manual Rio5 LX	27	32	$12,250	$12,915
Rio 5-Door HB Manual Rio5 SX	27	32	$13,160	$13,870

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5-Door HB Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
xD 5-Door HB Automatic	26	32	$14,582	$15,350
xD 5-Door HB Manual	27	33	$13,822	$14,550

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$12,970

$14,582

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$13,665

$15,350

Monthly Payment Estimate

$228 / month

$256 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2008 Kia Rio is a good choice among subcompacts and it’s stylish, but standard anti-lock brakes and better side-impact protection would help its case against the Honda Fit.

At a bargain price that’s not much more than stripper econoboxes, the 2008 Scion xD is a pretty hot little hatch.

TCC Likes

Perky styling
Inexpensive utility of Rio5
Sprightly handling

Styling makes a short, stubby hatch look sporty
Perky performance and good fuel economy
Vast standard-feature list

TCC Dislikes

Passenger side-impact protection
Engine noise
Manual shift feel

Small seats inadequate for some
Rear headroom too limited for adults
Premium sound system doesn’t sound premium

Fuel Economy

City

29 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

38 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Subcompact

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

34.3

33.9

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

38.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

92.2

84.5

Second Hip Room (in)

50.0

50.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.5

51.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

37.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.1

50.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.8

40.3

Front Hip Room (in)

50.8

51.1

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

66.7

67.9

Track Width, Front (in)

57.9

58.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.1

6.5

Length, Overall (in)

166.9

154.7

Height, Overall (in)

57.9

60.0

Track Width, Rear (in)

57.5

58.7

Wheelbase (in)

98.4

96.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.9

10.5

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.1 x - TBD -

10.8 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Pwr

Power

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

8.0 x - TBD -

9.0 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.9

11.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

14.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

33.1

37.1

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.0

2.56

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P185/65R14

P195/60R16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P185/65R14

P195/60R16

Spare Tire Size

T135/70R16

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2403

2665

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

14 x 5.5

16 x 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

14 x 5.5

16 x 6

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

6.3

5.2

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

Displacement

1.6L/- TBD -

1.8L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

110 @ 6000

128 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

- TBD -

MPFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

107 @ 4500

125 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.18

2.34

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.58

1.55

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.04

4.13

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

0.70

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.85

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Rio

Scion xD

Body Style

4dr Sdn

4 Door Wagon

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

0.98

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

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