Scion · 2005–2016 · Gas

Scion tC MPG by year

The EPA has rated 12 model years of the Scion tC, from 2005 to 2016. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2016, at 26 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2016 model is 13% more efficient than the best 2005 model (26 vs. 23 MPG). The 2016 model is 10% less efficient than the median compact car that year (26 vs. 29 MPG).

Most efficient year201626 MPG combined
Latest (2016)26 MPG$1,788/yr to fuel
First rated (2005)23 MPG$2,022/yr at today's prices
Model years rated1224 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • tC, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every tC model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
2016 Gas 26 MPG 23 / 30 29 — 2 $1,788
2015 Gas 26 MPG 23 / 30 29 — 2 $1,788
2014 Gas 26 MPG 23 / 30 30 — 2 $1,788
2013 Gas 25 MPG 23 / 30 28.5 — 2 $1,860
2012 Gas 25 MPG 23 / 30 28 — 2 $1,860
2011 Gas 25 MPG 22 / 30 26 — 2 $1,860
2010 Gas 24 MPG
lowest 23		 21 / 29 22.5 — 2 $1,938
2009 Gas 24 MPG
lowest 23		 21 / 29 21 — 2 $1,938
2008 Gas 24 MPG
lowest 23		 21 / 29 20 — 2 $1,938
2007 Gas 24 MPG
lowest 23		 21 / 29 20 — 2 $1,938
2006 Gas 23 MPG
lowest 22		 20 / 27 20 — 2 $2,022
2005 Gas 23 MPG
lowest 22		 20 / 27 19 — 2 $2,022

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Scion tC year has the best fuel economy?

The 2014 Scion tC, rated up to 26 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,788 a year.

Which Scion tC year has the worst fuel economy?

The 2005 model, whose most efficient version is rated 23 MPG combined (about $2,022 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Scion tC?

The 2016 Scion tC is rated up to 26 MPG combined.

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