Scion xB (2007 – 2015) vs Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors (2007 – 2010): specs compared
The Scion xB is the more powerful of the two, with up to 158 hp against 140 hp. The Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors uses less fuel, from 5.4 L/100 km against 9.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,283 kg against 1,370 kg.
| Specification |
Scion
xB
2007 – 2015
|
Volkswagen
Golf 5 Doors
2007 – 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2015 | 2007 – 2010 |
| Body style | — | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 2 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 160 hp | 102 – 140 hp |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 148 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 9.3 – 12.2 s |
| Top speed | — | 172 – 202 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.8 L/100 km | 5.4 – 7.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,249 mm | 4,229 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,641 mm | 1,651 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,581 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,370 – 1,399 kg | 1,283 – 1,422 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.