Engine: 2.4-liter dohc 164-valve four-cylinder

Engine Options: 158-hp 2.4-liter inline four

Transmission: 4-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: frontal airbags, side-impact airbags in front doors, curtain airbags; Vehicle Stability Control, ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, tire-pressure monitor

Optional Safety Equipment:

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Tasumi, Japan

Model Tested: Scion xB automatic ($16,600)

Standard Equipment: charcoal fabric interior, air conditioning, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, power locks, power doors, power mirrors, cruise control, 16-inch steel wheels with wheelcovers, information display, halogen headlamps, tinted glass, 160-watt Pioneer audio system with iPod and auxiliary connection, tilt steering wheel with audio controls, remote keyless entry

Options as Tested: interior light kit with cupholder illumination ($299), alloy wheels ($795), rear spoiler ($423), illuminated door sills ($249), rear bumper applique ($69), carpeted floor mats ($155), navigation system ($2010), C-pillar storage with nets ($129), Scion security ($469), DVD headrests with monitors ($1599)

Destination Charge: 580

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: front-wheel drive

Horsepower: 158 @ 6000

Torque: 162 @ 4000

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 22/28

Wheelbase: 102.4 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 167.3/69.3/64.7 inches

Track Front/Rear: 60.0/59.8 inches

Turning Cycle: 34.8 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 40.4/52.7/40.7 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 41.2/46.7/38.0 inches

Trunk Volume: 21.7 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent MacPherson strut

Ground Clearance: 5.1 inches

Curb Weight: 3086 pounds

Towing Capacity: pounds

Tires: P205/55R16

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist

Fuel Capacity: 14.0 Gallons