Car financing: 2005 Scion xA
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 7.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2005 Scion xA for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2005 Scion xA specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L 4-cylinder | 1.5L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 8.7 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.7 L/100 km | 6.9 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.8 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 184 g/km | 184 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.09 | $12.09 |
2005 Scion xA: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 27 | 27 |
| MPG highway (US) | 35 | 34 |
| MPG combined (US) | 30 | 30 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 36 | 36 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,250 | US$2,250 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,418 | $2,418 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2005 Scion xA
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 40 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (14), service brakes (5) and vehicle speed control (5). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V776000 | 2018-11-01 | air bags: air bag/restraint control module | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Toyota Scion xA vehicles. The air bag control module for the supplemental restraint system (SRS ECU) may experience an internal short, possibly causing the air bags to unintentionally deploy, or become deactivated. |
| 10V036000 | 2010-02-03 | equipment:other:labels | SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car financing: the 2005 Scion xA
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2005 Scion xA; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Here is the 2005 Scion xA for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
What to check on the xA
There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Owners filed 40 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags, service brakes and vehicle speed control; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Under the hood
Power comes from the 1.5L 4-cylinder, driving through a 4-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
At 7.8 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 23 litres of fuel. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $12.09 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,250 a year for 15,000 miles.
A good match for
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
Inside and out
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. EPA lists 340 litres of luggage space, enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Rent it for a week first
Drive the xA on your commute before you commit to it. Rent the xA first, and buy only if it fits your life. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
Picking a year and a trim
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Money matters
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.09 in fuel. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. The EPA estimates US$2,250 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Still deciding?
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2005 Scion xA from us first.
Ask us about the 2005 Scion xA
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2005 Scion xA for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2005 Scion xA
Does CarmaCars sell the 2005 Scion xA?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2005 Scion xA before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2005 Scion xA have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2005 Scion xA cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,250 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2418.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.