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Scion · model year 2016
2016 Scion tC
Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Compact Cars
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The CarCody take
The 2016 Scion tC is a gasoline compact car powered by a 2.5 L four-cylinder engine. It has front-wheel drive and a six-speed manual transmission. Its EPA ratings are 23 MPG in the city, 30 MPG on the highway and 26 MPG combined. The listed annual fuel cost is $2,600, while tailpipe CO2 emissions are 342 grams per mile. The tC is both the model name and base model, and its EPA class is Compact Cars. Buyers comparing cars can use the separate city and highway figures to see the rated difference between those driving conditions; the combined figure provides an overall rating. The fuel cost and emissions figure offer additional points for comparing its listed running costs and tailpipe output. Its gasoline engine, drivetrain and transmission complete the basic powertrain picture for shoppers considering this model.
Good to know
- 30 MPG highway rating
- 26 MPG combined
- Front-wheel drive
- Six-speed manual transmission
Watch for
- 23 MPG city rating
- Annual fuel cost is $2,600
Who it suits. The tC may suit buyers seeking a gasoline compact car with front-wheel drive and a manual gearbox. Its MPG ratings and annual fuel cost are useful for comparing stated fuel use and running costs.
The 2016 tC combines a 2.5 L four-cylinder engine with front-wheel drive and a six-speed manual. It is rated at 26 MPG combined, with a listed annual fuel cost of $2,600.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 26 MPG
- City MPG
- 23 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 30 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,600
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 342 g per mile
- Model year
- 2016
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.5 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Manual 6-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
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26 MPG · $2,600 fuel a year