2016 Scion iA

The CarCody take

The 2016 Scion iA is a gasoline subcompact car with front-wheel drive, a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, and a six-speed manual transmission. Its EPA rating is 34 MPG combined, with 31 MPG city and 40 MPG highway. The EPA lists annual fuel cost at $1,950 and tailpipe emissions at 258 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a small front-wheel-drive car Highway drivers who value the 40 MPG rating Buyers seeking a manual transmission

What it is

The 2016 Scion iA is a subcompact car powered by gasoline. It uses front-wheel drive, a 1.5 L four-cylinder engine, and a six-speed manual transmission.

Its defining EPA figure is 34 MPG combined. That combines the 31 MPG city rating and 40 MPG highway rating.

The numbers

Expect the lower 31 MPG figure in city driving and the higher 40 MPG figure on the highway. The combined rating is 34 MPG for a mix of both.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $1,950. Tailpipe emissions are listed at 258 grams of CO2 per mile.

How it compares

Use the 34 MPG combined number when comparing this iA with other subcompact cars. Its city and highway split shows how the result changes with driving conditions.

Who it suits

This iA suits a driver who wants a small gasoline car with front-wheel drive and a manual gearbox, while keeping highway economy at 40 MPG.

Trade-offs

The 40 MPG highway rating is higher than the 31 MPG city rating, so frequent urban driving will not match its highway economy. The manual transmission also makes this a specific drivetrain choice.

Verdict

Choose the 2016 Scion iA if your priorities are subcompact size, front-wheel drive, and a manual transmission. Its 34 MPG combined rating gives it a clear fuel-economy target, while the EPA's $1,950 yearly estimate sets the running-cost expectation. Highway commuters can make better use of the 40 MPG figure; city-heavy drivers should plan around 31 MPG.