Article Comments - 2007 Honda Fit Sport vs. 2008 Scion xD

37 messages, Last post on Jun 19, 2008 at 2:39 PM

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Article comments for Comparison Test: 2007 Honda Fit Sport vs. 2008 Scion xD - The Honda Fit and the Scion xD rest on nearly identical wheelbases, some 96.5 inches for the Honda and 96.9 inches for the Scion. Their other dimensions are also nearly the same, with the Fit measuring 2.7 inches longer while the Scion spreads 1.7 inches wider. These cars are both 60.0 inches tall. (more)

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#29 of 37 Fit v. xD by mcmanus Apr 03, 2008 (2:01 am)
I've driven both (not back to back). The Fit has it all over the xD regarding storage (amount and flexibility). Overall it seems much bigger with all the glass and lower window sills. Reminded me of the early Japanese examples of amazing space utilitization. The automatic Sport Fit I drove was extremely slow, freeway merging could be life threatening. Paddle shifting was a sick joke, with acceleration being so slow I wasn't sure if "anything was happening". Like Civic and Accord, replacing headlamps requires going through the wheel well (not my idea of fun in northern snowy/icy winters when they're more likely to be needed/burn out). The xD barely holds my golf clubs and pull cart behind the back seat. The 2nd row headrests block rear views when up and are torturous when down. The new 1.8L (stronger/quieter than the old Toyota 1.8L) and 5M works smoothly with decent acceleration. We'd be using the car for about 40k miles a year of rural (freeway/two lane) commuter/business driving, so fuel economy, reliability, and pricing are the top priorities. Rear seating and storage are secondary. We've had mostly very positive experiences with our Toyota/Lexus/Scion dealer, but the Honda dealer has pushy sales staff and the service department has dropped the ball a number of times. Scion pure pricing is a plus and the only available Fits in our greater area are automatic Sports. If this was our only car, the Fit automatic Sport would be tempting, but as a 2nd car and considering pricing, model availability, and dealerships the xD wins in my book. Replies to this message: ireann (Apr 19, 2008 11:16 am) bobw3 (Apr 19, 2008 4:00 pm) ireann (Apr 22, 2008 6:33 am)
#30 of 37 Re: Fit v. xD [mcmanus] by ireann Apr 19, 2008 (11:16 am)
Replying to: mcmanus (Apr 03, 2008 2:01 am) Well I test drove both the Fit and the XD back to back. I also had my husband and a friend with me. I bought the XD. As far as cargo space, definitely the fit hands down. As far as driving, the XD hands down. The seats were far more comfortable in front and in back. My friend in the back complained that is felt like you felt every movement and bump in the Fit, but the XD was smooth. I felt that acceleration in the Fit was jerky and trying to up an incline was a little hesitant. The brakes were far more jerky in the fit. The XD was slightly slower on the start but easily gained speed smoothly. The fit handling was much better, but I live in a major metropolitan area so if you can't gain speed and sustain it you will get killed. I love the sound adjustment on the steering in the XD. I think the Fit would be a great choice in less trafficy areas, where you do not have to get up to speed and maintain it. I also like the fact that if you have to take an animal to the vet by yourself, that the front passenger air bag won't enable unless over I think 65 lbs. Stereos with the Fit sport an XD are both great and both allow me to use MP3 hookup. The Honda salespeople were rude and pushy, the Scion salespeople were friendly and easy to work with. In the end, if you have to drive in high traffic, highly aggressive areas, or have more than two people in the car, than the XD. If you are a college student, need storage space, or just drive in suburban or rural areas I would suggest the fit. Both are great cars, just fit different needs. Replies to this message: bobw3 (Apr 19, 2008 4:00 pm) ireann (Apr 22, 2008 6:33 am)
#31 of 37 Re: Fit v. xD [ireann] by bobw3 Apr 19, 2008 (4:00 pm)
Replying to: ireann (Apr 19, 2008 11:16 am) The XD was slightly slower on the start The fit handling was much better, but I live in a major metropolitan area so if you can't gain speed and sustain it you will get killed Seems like the Fit would be better Replies to this message: ireann (Apr 22, 2008 6:33 am)
#32 of 37 Re: Fit v. xD [bobw3] by ireann Apr 22, 2008 (6:33 am)
Replying to: bobw3 (Apr 19, 2008 4:00 pm) Nope, because the Fit gives a short burst, but could not maintain it on a slight incline. The XD was slightly slower within the first thirty seconds, but made up for it afterwards. I can easily get in and out of traffic with the XD, and it is close to my old 3 liter v6 as far as pickup. The Fit just hesitated to much to be useful on the freeway. It would be like driving a Geo with everyone whizzing around you and honking.
#33 of 37 Re: xD rules [bobw3] by amathias Apr 23, 2008 (9:21 am)
Replying to: bobw3 (Mar 08, 2008 4:51 pm) Scion xD gets great MPG based on driving speed. My odo reading is 1350miles 55mph -> 48 mpg (average highway) 65mph -> 43 mpg (average highway) Mix highway/City (my commute) -> 39 mpg I love the xD, high visiblity seating, sturdy built, great sound system, mpg computer onboard.. I used to have a civic, was partial to Honda and checked out the fit sport a lot before buying an xD. They are close, but the xD has some cool features the fit can't match in 2008, maybe 2009 model will be better. Replies to this message: mcmanus (Apr 23, 2008 4:34 pm) jacksan1 (Apr 23, 2008 5:36 pm)
#34 of 37 Re: xD rules [amathias] by mcmanus Apr 23, 2008 (4:34 pm)
Replying to: amathias (Apr 23, 2008 9:21 am) Thank you very much for the input.
#35 of 37 Re: xD rules [amathias] by jacksan1 Apr 23, 2008 (5:36 pm)
Replying to: amathias (Apr 23, 2008 9:21 am) Scion xD has an outstanding 1.8 L engine. It is not the kind of engine that auto magazines write about, nor is it something you are likely to brag about at a drive-in on a Friday night. But this engine (2ZR-FE) provides an excellent real-world performance and a good mileage, which has long been the trademark of Toyota's 1.8 engines, aka hidden gems. Scien xD carries on with these admirable characteristics. We have a Fit, but can certainly appreciate what xD offers. You cannot go wrong with either.
#36 of 37 Scion does not seem as "fit" as the FIT by texastrixie Apr 25, 2008 (5:34 pm)
I am reading this website because we have to buy a new fuel efficient car for communiting. I was going ga-ga over the write-ups on the Scion D until I started reading the repair and maintenance log for an older Scion model - worries me about motors throwing rods and windshields cracking, etc. Scion is going to the bottom of the list, but FIT is probably back. Thanks for all the useful info.
#37 of 37 The xD won me over.... by gmichaels Jun 19, 2008 (2:39 pm)
My wife & I test drove the Fit one day & the xD the next.. First the Fit.... Fell in love with the fantastic rear seat system! Felt peppy and nimble around town, but had a lump in my throat when I tried to get on the X-way in rush hour traffic... Not that I don't sometimes get the same lump in my Ford Ranger 4-banger... Was impressed overall. Went home and happened to talk to my next-door neighbor, a car-nut who for no particular reason had test driven the Fit that same day on his way back from Ohio. He also liked it but said I should check out the Scion xD.... I had never heard of it and the Toyota dealer where I had driven a Yaris never mentioned it....(his mistake) Next day we drive the xD at a different Toy dealer and it''s game over... No ultra cool rear seat system BUT what a difference in performance.... hard for me to believe the test score for 0 to 60.... but using the on-ramp left me totally "Lump-less" My buggy is now 2 months old and she's still the cutest bug in the parking lot!