2010 Nissan Versa vs 2008 Scion xD

2010 Nissan Versa

2008 Scion xD

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4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic 1.6

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Versa 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic 1.6	26	33	$11,800	$12,090
Versa 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic 1.8 S	24	32	$13,846	$14,350
Versa 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic 1.8 SL	24	32	$15,769	$16,350
Versa 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual 1.6	26	34	$10,828	$11,090
Versa 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual 1.6 Base	26	34	$9,759	$9,990
Versa 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual 1.8 S	26	31	$12,884	$13,350
Versa 5-Door HB I4 Automatic 1.8 S	24	32	$13,894	$14,400
Versa 5-Door HB I4 CVT 1.8 SL	28	34	$16,183	$16,780
Versa 5-Door HB I4 Manual 1.8 S	26	31	$12,933	$13,400

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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

$11,800

$14,582

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$12,090

$15,350

Monthly Payment Estimate

$202 / month

$256 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2010 Nissan Versa is one of the best-value cars available on the market. Just remember that at its cheapest, you won’t be getting too much in the way of features.

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

TCC Likes

new car for used-car money
Stylish silhouette (hatchback)
Straightforward instrument panel

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

TCC Dislikes

Engine noise (with CVT)
Overly light steering feel
Relatively clumsy handling

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

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

Highway

33 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Subcompact

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

50.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

40.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

48.8

51.1

Second Leg Room (in)

38.0

33.9

Front Head Room (in)

40.6

38.9

Second Hip Room (in)

47.2

50.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.5

51.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

94.3

84.5

Second Head Room (in)

37.9

37.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

58.5

58.7

Wheelbase (in)

102.4

96.9

Liftover Height (in)

27.8

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

66.7

67.9

Track Width, Front (in)

58.3

58.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.3

6.5

Length, Overall (in)

176.0

154.7

Height, Overall (in)

60.4

60.0

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.8

10.5

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Pwr

Power

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

9.0 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.02 x 0.95

10.8 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

11.1

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.25

2.56

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

18.3

14.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.2

37.1

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P185/65R14

P195/60R16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P185/65R14

P195/60R16

Spare Tire Size

T125/70D15

T135/70R16

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2581

2665

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

14 x 5.0

16 x 6

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

14 x 5.0

16 x 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.2

5.2

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

470

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas 4-cyl

Gas I4

Fuel System

SMPI

MPFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

111 @ 4600

125 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6L/- TBD -

1.8L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

107 @ 6000

128 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.31

2.34

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.56

1.55

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.07

4.13

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.86

2.85

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

4 Door Wagon

Vehicle Name

Nissan Versa

Scion xD

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent Strut

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.87

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer Bar

MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.91

0.98

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.7

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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