Scion xD vs. Ford Fiesta
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Scion xD and Ford Fiesta 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 xD and the Ford Fiesta.
When comparing the Scion xD's and the Ford Fiesta's specifications and ratings, the Scion xD has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Ford Fiesta has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Scion xD's and the Ford Fiesta's specifications and ratings, the Ford Fiesta is a better car than the Scion xD.
Pricing: A used 2014 Scion xD ranges from $6,630 to $15,267 while a used 2014 Ford Fiesta is priced between $4,991 to $13,851.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Scion xD’s base engine makes 128 horsepower, and the Ford Fiesta base engine makes 120 horsepower. The xD is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 366 miles. The Fiesta is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 432 miles. This gives the Ford Fiesta the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Scion xD. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Fiesta has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, and cargo space. The Scion xD has the advantage in the areas of rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Ford Fiesta has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$15,920
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$14,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
$16,041
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$11,990 - $25,170
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$10,973
Price Range:
$6,630 - $15,267
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
15
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
107,699
# Good or Great Deals:
9
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,611
Price Range:
$4,991 - $13,851
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
$9,462
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$6,625 - $17,204
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
145
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
106,204
# Good or Great Deals:
60
Scion xD Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Ford Fiesta Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Scion xD
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
17.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Fiesta
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
0.4 - 3.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.7%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.1 - 6.2
Scion xD Rankings
Not yet available
Ford Fiesta Rankings
Ranking
11 out of / 21Ranking
13 out of / 43Ranking
14 out of / 21Ranking
15 out of / 43Ranking
18 out of / 43Ranking
18 out of / 43Ranking
24 out of / 43Ranking
29 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Scion xD Trim Levels
Base
Ford Fiesta Trim Levels
S, SE, ST, Titanium
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
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):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
2 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
128 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
125 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
120 hp @ 6350 rpm
Torque:
112 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 33 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
300 / 366 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 36 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 432 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
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
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
Satellite radio:
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
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
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:
Available
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
51.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.7 inches
Cargo Space:
10.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
95.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
49 inches
Cargo Space:
14.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2625 lbs
Width:
67.9 inches
Height:
59.4 inches
Length:
154.7 inches
Wheelbase:
96.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2537 lbs
Width:
67.8 inches
Height:
58.1 inches
Length:
159.7 inches
Wheelbase:
98 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/60R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl
Blue
Nautical Blue Metallic / Sparkling Sea Metallic/Silver
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic / Magnetic Gray Metallic/Black
Purple
Black Currant Metallic
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Super White
Exterior Colors
Black
Tuxedo Black Metallic
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Ingot Silver Metallic
White
Oxford White
Interior Colors
Black
Dark Charcoal
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal Black
