Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 3 recorded runs

Scion xD 0–60 Times

The Scion xD 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 3 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Scion xD is the 2008 Scion xD Hatchback, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.90 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.40 seconds at 84.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Scion xD is the 2008 Scion xD Hatchback, which took 8.40 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.50 seconds at 82.8 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Scion xD tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.20 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.47 seconds at 84.27 mph.

Fastest 0–60 7.90sec 2008 Hatchback
Average 0–60 8.20sec Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 16.47sec @ 84.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 8.40sec 2008 Hatchback
2008 Scion xD

Across 3 verified runs, the Scion xD ranges from 7.90 to 8.40 seconds 0–60, with a 8.20-second average.

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Scion xD Performance Overview

Sold for 2008 to 2008, Scion’s xD was a subcompact five-door with a single, tightly defined performance profile rather than multiple eras of development. Across 3 verified tests spanning its lone model year, the xD consistently paired the 128-hp 2ZR-FE naturally aspirated inline-four with a gasoline-only front-drive layout. That narrow specification kept results closely grouped, with 0-60 times ranging from 8.4 seconds to the model’s best of 7.9 seconds, both recorded for the 2008 Hatchback.

Because the data covers only one production year, the xD’s performance story is essentially a snapshot of its launch tune. The quickest quarter-mile came in 16.4 seconds at 84 mph for the 2008 Hatchback, while the overall average settled at 8.2 seconds to 60 mph and 16.47 seconds at 84.3 mph in the quarter-mile. Other verified runs for the 2008 Hatchback landed at 8.2 and 8.4 seconds to 60 mph, reinforcing how little variation there was across tests.

Today, that leaves the xD with a straightforward place in the record: a one-year sample defined by a single naturally aspirated gasoline powertrain, one body style, and a current and all-time best 0-60 of 7.9 seconds.

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Scion xD 0–60 times by model year

3 tests · 1 year

2008 Scion xD

3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 8.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.47 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#01
2008 Scion xD Hatchback
7.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.40s ¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.40 sec
Trap Speed
84.0 mph
Engine
1.8L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
27 C / 33 H / 31 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 3
2008 Scion xD Hatchback
#02
2008 Scion xD Hatchback
8.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.50s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.50 sec
Trap Speed
86.0 mph
Engine
1.8L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
27 C / 33 H / 36.3 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#2 of 3
2008 Scion xD Hatchback
#03
2008 Scion xD Hatchback
8.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.50s ¼ mi @ 82.8 mph
0–60 mph
8.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.50 sec
Trap Speed
82.8 mph
Engine
1.8L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
27 C / 33 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 3
2008 Scion xD Hatchback

How we verify Scion xD performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Scion xD trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Scion xD 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Scion xD performance FAQs

10 questions
The 2008 Scion xD reached 60 mph in as little as 7.9 seconds. Across 3 verified stock tests, 0-60 times ranged from 7.9 to 8.4 seconds, with an overall average of 8.2 seconds. All recorded 2008 runs were for the Hatchback with a 128-hp 2ZR-FE engine and front-wheel drive.
The quickest Scion xD on record ran 0-60 mph in 7.9 seconds. That time came from a 2008 Scion xD Hatchback in stock form. With only 3 verified tests for the model, that 7.9-second run also stands as the fastest result for the entire xD range.
The fastest stock Scion xD is the 2008 Hatchback, with a 0-60 mph time of 7.9 seconds. There are no modified xD runs in the current record, so the quickest overall result and the quickest stock result are the same. Its best quarter-mile pass was 16.4 seconds at 84 mph.
The Scion xD Hatchback runs 0-60 mph in 7.9 to 8.4 seconds across verified tests, with an average of 8.2 seconds. Quarter-mile results range from 16.4 to 16.5 seconds, with trap speeds from 82.8 to 86 mph. Every recorded xD test is a front-wheel-drive hatchback with 128 horsepower and 125 lb-ft.
The 2008 Scion xD Hatchback posted 0-60 mph times of 7.9, 8.3, and 8.4 seconds. Its average 0-60 time is 8.2 seconds. In the quarter-mile, the same car recorded 16.4 to 16.5 seconds, with trap speeds of 82.8, 84, and 86 mph across three published tests.
The Scion xD uses a 2.4-liter? No. The recorded xD uses a 2ZR-FE naturally aspirated gasoline engine rated at 128 horsepower and 125 lb-ft of torque. In tested 2008 Hatchback form, it runs 0-60 mph in 7.9 to 8.4 seconds and averages 8.2 seconds.
The only Scion xD generation covered here is the 2008 model year. Across 3 tests, it averaged 8.2 seconds from 0-60 mph, with a quickest run of 7.9 seconds from the 2008 Hatchback. Power output was consistent at 128 horsepower, and every recorded example was naturally aspirated and front-wheel drive.
The average 0-60 mph time for the Scion xD is 8.2 seconds across 3 tests. All of those runs were production-stock 2008 Hatchback models, so the all-tests average and the production average are identical. The quickest run was 7.9 seconds, while the slowest recorded result was 8.4 seconds.
The fastest quarter-mile recorded for the Scion xD is 16.4 seconds at 84 mph. Across all 3 verified runs, the xD averaged 16.47 seconds in the quarter-mile at an average trap speed of 84.3 mph. Individual trap speeds recorded were 82.8, 84, and 86 mph.
Yes. Every recorded Scion xD test is a front-wheel-drive hatchback weighing 2,460 pounds. In that configuration, the 128-hp xD ran 0-60 mph in 7.9 to 8.4 seconds and covered the quarter-mile in 16.4 to 16.5 seconds. Those figures reflect the model’s standard drivetrain layout in tested form.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Scion xD can do, not a single marketing claim.

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