2016 Scion iM

The CarCody take

The 2016 Scion iM is a midsize gasoline car with front-wheel drive, a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, and a six-speed manual transmission. It returns 27 MPG in city driving, 35 MPG on the highway, and 30 MPG combined. Its listed annual fuel cost is $2,250, with tailpipe emissions of 294 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a manual midsize gasoline car Mixed city and highway driving Buyers comfortable with front-wheel drive

What it is

The 2016 Scion iM is a midsize car powered by gasoline. It uses a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, front-wheel drive, and a six-speed manual transmission.

Its main running figure is 30 MPG combined. That blends the 27 MPG city rating with the 35 MPG highway rating.

The numbers

The iM is rated at 27 MPG in city driving and 35 MPG on the highway. The combined figure is 30 MPG.

Tailpipe carbon dioxide is listed at 294 grams per mile.

What it costs to run

The listed annual fuel cost is $2,250. Your actual spending will depend on how much you drive and how closely your driving matches the city and highway ratings.

How it compares

The 8-MPG gap between the city and highway ratings shows where this car uses fuel more efficiently: 35 MPG on open-road driving versus 27 MPG in town.

Its 30 MPG combined figure gives one number for mixed driving, while the separate ratings are more useful if most of your miles are either urban or highway miles.

Who it suits

This iM suits a driver who wants a gasoline car with a manual gearbox and front-wheel drive, and whose use includes both city and highway travel.

The combined rating fits buyers who want one straightforward fuel-economy figure for everyday mixed driving.

Trade-offs

The manual transmission keeps the powertrain choice specific, so it is not a fit for someone seeking an automatic. Front-wheel drive defines how the car sends engine power to the road.

Fuel economy changes with the route: city driving is rated at 27 MPG, while highway driving reaches 35 MPG. The listed annual fuel cost is $2,250, and emissions are 294 grams per mile.

Verdict

Choose the 2016 Scion iM if a midsize gasoline car with front-wheel drive and a six-speed manual matches how you drive. Its 30 MPG combined rating is a useful middle ground, with stronger efficiency on highways than in city traffic. The $2,250 annual fuel-cost figure gives the running budget a clear starting point. Drivers who do mostly urban miles should plan around the lower city rating, while frequent highway travelers can use the higher highway figure when estimating fuel use.