Scion xA vs. Toyota Yaris
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Scion xA and Toyota Yaris contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Scion xA and the Toyota Yaris.
When comparing the Scion xA's and the Toyota Yaris's specifications and ratings, the Scion xA has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Toyota Yaris has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Scion xA's and the Toyota Yaris's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Yaris is a better car than the Scion xA.
Pricing: A used 2006 Scion xA ranges from $2,621 to $8,071 while a used 2020 Toyota Yaris is priced between $11,987 to $19,048.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Scion xA’s base engine makes 103 horsepower, and the Toyota Yaris base engine makes 106 horsepower. The xA is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 374 miles. The Yaris is rated to deliver an average of 34 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 452 miles. This gives the Toyota Yaris the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Scion xA. The xA uses gasoline, and the Yaris uses regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota Yaris has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
13360
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
15650
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
18259
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
13400 - 30900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
4974
Price Range:
2621 - 8071
Category Avg Price:
N/A
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
15678
Price Range:
11987 - 19048
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
15580
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
11319 - 23573
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
6
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
62361
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Scion xA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Toyota Yaris Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
9.2 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Scion xA
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Yaris
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
5.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
2.7 - 11.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.6669873816058276
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.140009705694565
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.0 - 8.9
Scion xA Rankings
Not yet available
Toyota Yaris Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 15Ranking
6 out of / 37Ranking
6 out of / 15Ranking
9 out of / 17Ranking
12 out of / 37Ranking
13 out of / 37Ranking
20 out of / 37Ranking
31 out of / 37Ranking
33 out of / 37Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Scion xA Trim Levels
Base
Toyota Yaris Trim Levels
L, LE, XLE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
103 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
101 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
106 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
103 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 34 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
297 / 374 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
30 / 39 / 34
Range (city/hwy):
348 / 452 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
50.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
85.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2340 lbs
Width:
66.7 inches
Height:
60.2 inches
Length:
154.1 inches
Wheelbase:
93.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2385 lbs
Width:
66.7 inches
Height:
58.5 inches
Length:
171.2 inches
Wheelbase:
101.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/60R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl
Blue
Indigo Ink Pearl / Stingray Metallic
Gray
Flint Mica
Red
Salsa Red Pearl
Silver
Silver Streak Mica
White
Polar White
Exterior Colors
Black
Stealth
Blue
Sapphire
Gray
Chromium / Graphite / Icicle
Red
Pulse
Silver
Not available
White
Frost
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Charcoal cloth
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Gray
Black
Blue Black
