2009 Scion xB MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2009 Scion xB.

The 2009 Scion xB has 2 model options: Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L and Automatic (S4) 4-cyl, 2.4 L.

The 2009 Scion xB Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 2009 Scion xB Automatic (S4) 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2009 Scion xB Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2009 Scion xB is 24 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L242228
Automatic (S4) 4-cyl, 2.4 L242228

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2009 Scion xB?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2009 Scion xB is $2,600.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2009 Scion xB to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,500 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L$2,600spend $1,500 more
Automatic (S4) 4-cyl, 2.4 L$2,600spend $1,500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2009 Scion xB Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2009 Scion xB will consume in one year is 12 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L12
Automatic (S4) 4-cyl, 2.4 L12

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2009 Scion xB Emit?

The 2009 Scion xB will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2009 Scion xB.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2009 Scion xB model options.

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2009 Scion xB Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,600
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.4
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (S4) 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2009 Scion xB Automatic (S4) 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,600
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.4
TransmissionAutomatic (S4)
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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