Previously the cars had never shown too much of a gas thirst in a gas pump, the ever-increasing price and dimensions have squeezed them out from the market’s entry-level. This void was then filled up by Scion XB giving way for a secured type of car. Scion arrived actually in 2004, by changing the regulations in entry-level of market.

Then in 2006, Honda Fit came into existence; this car was introduced firstly in Japan. Immediately after its release 25,000 cars were sold which topped the sales charts. Starting price of it is $14,445 which includes mostly all the convenient items and safety features. Just pay $15,765 to obtain this car which contains features like: auxiliary input, better stereo, aero-style bodywork, foglights, keyless entry, cruise control, 195/55HR15 tires, and alloy wheels of 15-inch each. Each Honda Fit features an engine which can develop 109 horsepower, ‘variable valve timing’ or VTEC, and a sixteen-valve DOHC.

After it became famous as a handy car for everyone, customers needed a branded car which marked the creation of Scion XB. After it came into existence, the 103hp and 1.5-liter engine was replaced with a 128-hp and 1.8-liter mill which contained ‘variable valve timing’ or VTEC for both exhaust and intake cams. Even the previous tires have banished with 195/60HR16s. Now the keyless entry and cruise control facility has become standard.

The price of Scion XB is double than that of Scion XA. The exact difference between Honda Fit and Scion XB is that they rest in wheelbases which are identical with 96.9-inches for Scion and 96.5-inches for Honda. Comparing the other dimensions, one can find that they are nearly identical, with Scion measuring 1.7-inches longer and Honda Fit measuring just 2.7-inches longer. Both these cars are 60.0-inches in height.

Since, Honda Fit’s fuel tank is located under front seats; one will find these cars more spacious. Thereby, Honda Fit provides 41.9cubic feet space for storing cargo. But Scion XB can afford just 35.7cubic feet, after their split-back seats are laid down. Read the rest of this entry »