Scion xD vs. Honda Fit

[DaveG]

Hi,
I'm the owner of a 2010 Yaris 3-door, and I'm helping my girlfriend pick out a car.
What she's looking for is a small base model hatchback, a little bigger than the yaris. Preferably something super-reliable, good on gas, not too big, but making efficient use of its size. She's thinking a manual transmission.

Today we looked at toyotas and hondas. The matrix was too big, so I think we're between the xD and Fit. The dealers will give us both at invoice, which comes to $14,500 + recent college grad for scion, or $15,500 for honda.

I was curious if anybody has some insight as to which car might be better, or if there are any hidden drawbacks to either.
Thanks so much in advance!
Dave

[.Kevin.]

xD is mediocre I heard other than looks, but I would pick it over Honda anyday.

[Tamago]

the xD is more powerful, has a nicer interior, better stereo, more room, and doesn't look like a broken shoe (it looks like a rhino instead lol)

xD all the way.

[Kal-El]

xD for sure.

Unless maximum storage space is a priority, the xD wins in most other categories.

[shinlee]

I've got an 2010 xB, and it's awesome! We almost got the xD, but we wanted more storage room since it was our mommy mobile. Completly recommend the xD

[why?]

looks like the Scion will be less expensive, plus it is a Toyota.

I have read that scion insurance prices can be on the high side though, so you should check that out.

I would personally never buy a honda, so I'd say go Scion all the way.

I agree you might want to check out the xB as well, as that has a bit more size.

[bobolinko]

I have an XD and my Bro-inlaw has a Fit. He had the Fit B4 my XD came along, but the Fit responds sooooo poorly when getting onto a freeway on-ramp. He says need to make "planned entrances to freeways" (give yourself a lot of room to get up-to-speed.) also, I smoke his @$$ when I pull out. More importantly, the AC in the Fit SUCKS BIGTIME ! The passengers in the rear are just not comfy cool on a bright summer day.

On the PLUS side, the Fit has a $hitload of accessory kit /bolt-on DIY goodies available for purchase, and the XD has few. However, . . . I Still would buy the XD over any fit anytime, anywhere, anyhow...


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[yaris-me]

xD. The Fit has an obsolete SOHC inline 4.