Scion vs. Nissan
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Scion and Nissan contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Scion and Nissan cars.
When comparing the Scion brand to the Nissan brand, Scion has the advantage in the areas of horsepower and fuel efficiency. Nissan has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing and variety of models offered.
Scion versus Nissan: Pricing and Value: Nissan has lower used vehicle starting prices in 5 out of 7 vehicle comparisons.
Scion versus Nissan: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Scion vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 4 out of 7 model comparisons, with Nissan offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. Scion offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 5 out of 7 comparisons. Nissan vehicles have higher MPG in 1 comparisons, and both Scion and Nissan vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons.
Scion versus Nissan: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings:
Available Body Styles: Scion offers In comparison, Nissan offers 6 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback.
Drivetrain Options: Scion offers . Nissan offers 14 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.
Scion offers . Nissan offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.
New Car Pricing
Scion FR-S
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Scion tC (coupe)
Not Yet Available
Scion xB
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Scion FR-S
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Scion xD
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Scion xD
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Scion tC (coupe)
Not Yet Available
New Car Pricing
Nissan 350Z (convertible)
Not Yet Available
Nissan 350Z (convertible)
Not Yet Available
Nissan cube
Not Yet Available
Nissan 370Z (coupe)
Not Yet Available
Nissan Versa (hatchback)
Not Yet Available
Nissan cube
Not Yet Available
Nissan Altima (coupe)
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
Scion FR-S
$12,991 - $22,991
Scion tC (coupe)
$9,477 - $17,997
Scion xB
$6,995 - $16,995
Scion FR-S
$12,991 - $22,991
Scion xD
$6,630 - $15,267
Scion xD
$6,630 - $15,267
Scion tC (coupe)
$9,477 - $17,997
Used Car Pricing
Nissan 350Z (convertible)
$9,500 - $18,545
Nissan 350Z (convertible)
$9,500 - $18,545
Nissan cube
$5,976 - $13,481
Nissan 370Z (coupe)
$26,628 - $44,494
Nissan Versa (hatchback)
$3,857 - $11,580
Nissan cube
$5,976 - $13,481
Nissan Altima (coupe)
$5,499 - $14,996
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Scion FR-S
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Scion tC (coupe)
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Scion xB
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Scion FR-S
Not Yet Available
Scion xD
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Scion xD
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Scion tC (coupe)
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5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Nissan 350Z (convertible)
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Nissan 350Z (convertible)
Not Yet Available
Nissan cube
Not Yet Available
Nissan 370Z (coupe)
31.9%
Nissan Versa (hatchback)
Not Yet Available
Nissan cube
Not Yet Available
Nissan Altima (coupe)
Not Yet Available
Horsepower / Torque
Scion FR-S
200 hp / 151 foot-lbs
Scion tC (coupe)
179 hp / 172 foot-lbs
Scion xB
158 hp / 162 foot-lbs
Scion FR-S
200 hp / 151 foot-lbs
Scion xD
128 hp / 125 foot-lbs
Scion xD
128 hp / 125 foot-lbs
Scion tC (coupe)
179 hp / 172 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Nissan 350Z (convertible)
306 hp / 268 foot-lbs
Nissan 350Z (convertible)
306 hp / 268 foot-lbs
Nissan cube
122 hp / 127 foot-lbs
Nissan 370Z (coupe)
332 hp / 270 foot-lbs
Nissan Versa (hatchback)
122 hp / 127 foot-lbs
Nissan cube
122 hp / 127 foot-lbs
Nissan Altima (coupe)
175 hp / 180 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Scion FR-S
22 / 30 / 25
Scion tC (coupe)
23 / 31 / 26
Scion xB
22 / 28 / 24
Scion FR-S
22 / 30 / 25
Scion xD
27 / 33 / 29
Scion xD
27 / 33 / 29
Scion tC (coupe)
23 / 31 / 26
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Nissan 350Z (convertible)
17 / 24 / 20
Nissan 350Z (convertible)
17 / 24 / 20
Nissan cube
25 / 30 / 27
Nissan 370Z (coupe)
17 / 26 / 20
Nissan Versa (hatchback)
26 / 31 / 28
Nissan cube
25 / 30 / 27
Nissan Altima (coupe)
23 / 32 / 26
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Scion FR-S
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Scion tC (coupe)
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Scion xB
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Scion FR-S
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Scion xD
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Scion xD
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Scion tC (coupe)
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Nissan 350Z (convertible)
Not available
Nissan 350Z (convertible)
Not available
Nissan cube
Not available
Nissan 370Z (coupe)
8.3 / 10
Nissan Versa (hatchback)
Not available
Nissan cube
Not available
Nissan Altima (coupe)
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Scion FR-S
Not available
Scion tC (coupe)
Not available
Scion xB
Not available
Scion FR-S
Not available
Scion xD
Not available
Scion xD
Not available
Scion tC (coupe)
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Nissan 350Z (convertible)
Not available
Nissan 350Z (convertible)
Not available
Nissan cube
Not available
Nissan 370Z (coupe)
8.0 / 10
Nissan Versa (hatchback)
Not available
Nissan cube
Not available
Nissan Altima (coupe)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Scion FR-S
Not available
Scion tC (coupe)
Not available
Scion xB
Not available
Scion FR-S
Not available
Scion xD
Not available
Scion xD
Not available
Scion tC (coupe)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Nissan 350Z (convertible)
Not available
Nissan 350Z (convertible)
Not available
Nissan cube
Not available
Nissan 370Z (coupe)
Not available
Nissan Versa (hatchback)
Not available
Nissan cube
Not available
Nissan Altima (coupe)
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Scion FR-S
Not available
Scion tC (coupe)
Not available
Scion xB
Not available
Scion FR-S
Not available
Scion xD
Not available
Scion xD
Not available
Scion tC (coupe)
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Nissan 350Z (convertible)
Not available
Nissan 350Z (convertible)
Not available
Nissan cube
Not available
Nissan 370Z (coupe)
8.5 / 10
Nissan Versa (hatchback)
Not available
Nissan cube
Not available
Nissan Altima (coupe)
Not available
