Thread: Scion XA in PA
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Old 05-30-2008, 04:35 PM   #11 (permalink)
greenwar
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FWD - '04 Honda Civic Si
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Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard View Post
Hello,

I just wish there was a sixth gear...2,000RPM at 55mph and 2,500RPM at 65mph would be great. If anybody knows if the Yaris has a different final drive ratio, or if it has a different transmission -- or both, PLEASE let us know?

At least 75% if the time I just shift from third to fifth. Fifth is perfect for 40-45mph IMO.
Welcome to the forum!

Regarding the Yaris vs Xa, I think the Xa is more sport oriented with a higher ration axle possibly close to 4 than the Yaris. Yaris also has a taller gear ratio (still looking for gear ratio comparison). So even though both has the same drivetrain, Yaris wins the fuel consumption race.

Yaris Gear Ratio: Toyota FWD transmission named C54: (wikipedia)

3.545
1.904
1.392
1.031
0.864
3.250 reverse
Final Drive ratio: 3.72 (yahoo auto)

Scion Xa:
(source: http://www.toyoland.com/car-reviews/...fications.html)

1st 3.545
2nd 1.904
3rd 1.310
4th 0.969
5th 0.815
Reverse 3.250
Differential Ratio 4.312


Last edited by greenwar; 05-30-2008 at 05:10 PM.. Reason: updated with information that's actually useful.
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