Scion tC MPG
EPA fuel economy for 24 Scion tC trims sold from 2005 to 2016. Best ever: 26 MPG (2016 tC). Latest model year 2016: 26 MPG combined across 2 trims.
Scion tC fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, every 2016 Scion tC trim costs about $2,400 a year to fuel.
| 2016 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tC | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | Regular | 26 | $2,400 | cheapest |
| tC | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | Regular | 26 | $2,400 | cheapest |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Scion tC MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 26 | 23 | 30 | tC, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 2 |
| 2015 | 26 | 23 | 30 | tC, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S6) | 2 |
| 2014 | 26 | 23 | 30 | tC, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S6) | 2 |
| 2013 | 25 | 23 | 30 | tC, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 2 |
| 2012 | 25 | 23 | 30 | tC, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 2 |
| 2011 | 25 | 22 | 30 | tC, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S6) | 2 |
| 2010 | 24 | 21 | 29 | tC, 2.4 L, 4 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 2 |
| 2009 | 24 | 21 | 29 | tC, 2.4 L, 4 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 2 |
| 2008 | 24 | 21 | 29 | tC, 2.4 L, 4 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 2 |
| 2007 | 24 | 21 | 29 | tC, 2.4 L, 4 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 2 |
| 2006 | 23 | 20 | 27 | tC, 2.4 L, 4 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 2 |
| 2005 | 23 | 20 | 27 | tC, 2.4 L, 4 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 2 |
Every Scion tC trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | tC | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 | 342 | $2,400 |
| 2016 | tC | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 | 342 | $2,400 |
| 2015 | tC | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 | 342 | $2,400 |
| 2015 | tC | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 | 342 | $2,400 |
| 2014 | tC | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 | 342 | $2,400 |
| 2014 | tC | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 | 342 | $2,400 |
| 2013 | tC | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | Regular | 23 | 30 | 25 | 348 | $2,500 |
| 2013 | tC | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 | 348 | $2,500 |
| 2012 | tC | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | Regular | 23 | 30 | 25 | 355 | $2,500 |
| 2012 | tC | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 | 355 | $2,500 |
| 2011 | tC | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 | 355 | $2,500 |
| 2011 | tC | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | Regular | 23 | 30 | 25 | 355 | $2,500 |
| 2010 | tC | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 2010 | tC | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 |
| 2009 | tC | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 2009 | tC | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 |
| 2008 | tC | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 2008 | tC | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 |
| 2007 | tC | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 2007 | tC | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 |
| 2006 | tC | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 |
| 2006 | tC | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
| 2005 | tC | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 |
| 2005 | tC | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
Compare with other 2016 Compact Cars
| Vehicle | Combined | City | Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf | 116 | 126 | 105 |
| 2016 Ford Focus Electric | 105 | 110 | 99 |
| 2016 Toyota Prius c | 50 | 53 | 46 |
| 2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid | 44 | 42 | 48 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Volt | 42 | 43 | 42 |
| 2016 Lexus CT 200h | 42 | 43 | 40 |
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Scion tC?
The most efficient Scion tC the EPA has rated is the 2016 tC at 26 MPG combined (23 city, 30 highway).
What MPG does the 2016 Scion tC get?
Every 2016 Scion tC trim is rated 26 MPG combined.
Which Scion tC has the worst fuel economy?
The 2006 tC is the lowest rated at 22 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Scion tC for a year?
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, every 2016 Scion tC trim costs about $2,400 a year to fuel.
More from Scion: every Scion model. Fuel types on this model: Regular. EPA classes: Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars.