Scion xD vs. Honda Fit - Toyota Yaris Forums

DaveG · 10-12-2010, 06:40 PM

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. · 10-12-2010, 07:05 PM

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

Tamago · 10-12-2010, 07:16 PM

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 · 10-12-2010, 11:34 PM

xD for sure.

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

shinlee · 10-14-2010, 05:30 PM

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? · 10-14-2010, 05:50 PM

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 · 10-14-2010, 05:51 PM

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...

yaris-me · 10-14-2010, 08:18 PM

xD. The Fit has an obsolete SOHC inline 4.

10-12-2010, 06:40 PM	#1
DaveG Drives: 2010 Yaris LB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: PA, USA Posts: 24	Scion xD vs. Honda Fit 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

10-12-2010, 07:05 PM	#2
.Kevin. I ain't even mad Drives: 2010 1E7 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prince George, BC. Canada Posts: 954	xD is mediocre I heard other than looks, but I would pick it over Honda anyday. __________________

10-14-2010, 05:30 PM	#5
shinlee Drives: 07 liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: austin tx Posts: 250	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 __________________

10-14-2010, 05:50 PM	#6
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	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. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

10-14-2010, 05:51 PM	#7
bobolinko Bob Drives: Yaris and Scion XD 5 spd BSP Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Was Hawaii - Moved to Everett WA Posts: 145	Get an XD ! 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...

10-12-2010, 11:34 PM	#4
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	xD for sure. Unless maximum storage space is a priority, the xD wins in most other categories.

10-14-2010, 08:18 PM	#8
yaris-me Learn to Relax Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,070	xD. The Fit has an obsolete SOHC inline 4.

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