Scion · model year 2016
2016 Scion iA
Subcompact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Subcompact Cars
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The CarCody take
The 2016 Scion iA is a front-wheel-drive subcompact car with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 36 MPG combined, with 32 city and 41 highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $1,850, and tailpipe CO2 is 249 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 36 MPG combined EPA rating
- 41 MPG highway estimate
- Front-wheel drive
- Six-speed automatic transmission
Watch for
- 32 MPG city estimate is lower than highway MPG
- Gasoline powertrain
- 249 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers who want a small front-wheel-drive gasoline car Mixed driving with regular highway miles
Choose the 2016 Scion iA if your priority is straightforward gasoline mileage in a small front-drive car. Its EPA results point to moderate fuel use overall, with highway trips showing the lower consumption figure. Budget $1,850 for a typical EPA fuel year, and keep the city estimate in mind if most of your miles are urban.
What it is
The 2016 Scion iA is a gasoline-powered subcompact car. It uses front-wheel drive, a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, and an automatic six-speed transmission.
The numbers
Its defining EPA figure is 36 MPG combined. The city rating is 32 MPG, while the highway rating is 41 MPG.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $1,850. Tailpipe emissions are rated at 249 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
The iA gives you one combined figure for mixed driving, plus separate city and highway estimates. Use those three numbers to compare it with other Scion cars for the way you drive.
Who it suits
This car suits a driver seeking a small gasoline car with front-wheel drive and a stronger highway rating than city rating. Its 36 MPG combined figure fits mixed daily driving.
Trade-offs
The 41 MPG highway estimate is higher than the 32 MPG city estimate, so heavy city driving will use more fuel than steady highway travel. The car also produces 249 grams of CO2 per mile.
Verdict
Choose the 2016 Scion iA if your priority is straightforward gasoline mileage in a small front-drive car. Its EPA results point to moderate fuel use overall, with highway trips showing the lower consumption figure. Budget $1,850 for a typical EPA fuel year, and keep the city estimate in mind if most of your miles are urban.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 36 MPG
- City MPG
- 32 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 41 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,850
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 249 g per mile
- Model year
- 2016
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Subcompact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 1.5 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic (S6)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2016 Scion iA's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 36 MPG.
What are the city and highway MPG figures?
The EPA estimates 32 MPG in city driving and 41 MPG on the highway.
How much fuel does the EPA estimate it costs each year?
The annual EPA fuel-cost estimate is $1,850.
What engine and transmission does the iA use?
It has a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine and an automatic six-speed transmission.
Is the 2016 Scion iA front-wheel drive?
Yes. The iA uses front-wheel drive.
What type of vehicle is the iA?
It is a gasoline-powered subcompact car.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
Its EPA tailpipe rating is 249 grams of CO2 per mile.
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