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Scion · model year 2016
2016 Scion tC
Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Compact Cars
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 2016 Scion tC is a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 26 MPG combined, with 23 MPG in city driving and 30 MPG on the highway. The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,600, and tailpipe CO2 is 342 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 26 MPG combined EPA rating
- 30 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive
- Automatic six-speed transmission
- 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 23 MPG city rating
- $2,600 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate
- 342 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile
- Gasoline-only powertrain
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a compact gasoline car Mostly highway commuters who can use the 30 MPG rating Buyers seeking front-wheel drive and an automatic
Choose the 2016 Scion tC if a compact, front-wheel-drive car with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder and automatic transmission matches your needs. Its 26 MPG combined result gives a clear baseline for fuel planning, while the $2,600 EPA annual estimate shows the expected running cost. Highway trips make better use of its 30 MPG rating, but city-heavy driving will be closer to 23 MPG.
What it is
The 2016 Scion tC is a compact car running on gasoline. It uses front-wheel drive and an automatic six-speed transmission. See other Scion cars.
Power comes from a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. The model’s defining EPA figure is 26 MPG combined.
The numbers
The tC is rated at 23 MPG in city driving and 30 MPG on the highway. The combined rating of 26 MPG is the single figure to use when comparing its overall fuel economy with another car.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual gasoline-cost estimate is $2,600. That figure pairs with the 26 MPG combined rating; actual spending depends on how and how much you drive.
How it compares
Its highway rating is 7 MPG higher than its city rating. Use 23 MPG for a mostly urban commute, 30 MPG for more highway miles, and 26 MPG as the overall comparison point.
Who it suits
This car suits a driver seeking a compact gasoline model with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. The 26 MPG combined rating fits someone weighing fuel use alongside a conventional engine.
Trade-offs
City fuel economy is lower than highway economy at 23 MPG versus 30 MPG. The gasoline powertrain also carries a tailpipe CO2 figure of 342 grams per mile.
Verdict
Choose the 2016 Scion tC if a compact, front-wheel-drive car with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder and automatic transmission matches your needs. Its 26 MPG combined result gives a clear baseline for fuel planning, while the $2,600 EPA annual estimate shows the expected running cost. Highway trips make better use of its 30 MPG rating, but city-heavy driving will be closer to 23 MPG.
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
- Automatic (S6)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What fuel economy does the 2016 Scion tC get?
The EPA rates it at 23 MPG city, 30 MPG highway, and 26 MPG combined.
How much does the 2016 Scion tC cost in fuel each year?
The EPA annual gasoline-cost estimate is $2,600.
What engine is in the 2016 Scion tC?
It has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine.
Is the 2016 Scion tC front-wheel drive?
Yes. The tC uses front-wheel drive.
What transmission does the 2016 Scion tC use?
It has an automatic six-speed transmission.
How much CO2 does the 2016 Scion tC emit?
Its tailpipe CO2 figure is 342 grams per mile.
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