Mazda MazdaSpeed3 vs. Scion tC

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2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3
$24,200
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$24,200
Starting MSRP
$19,385
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Gas I4
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
18 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
23 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
263 hp
Horsepower
179 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

Gas I4
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
280 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
172 @ 4100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
2.3L/138
Displacement
2.5 L/152
Displacement
-
Displacement
263 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
179 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
M/T
6-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
M/T
6-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
18 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
23 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
7.9 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
18 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
18 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
T125/70D17
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
17 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
P225/40YR18
Front Tire Size
P225/45WR18
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
P225/40YR18
Rear Tire Size
P225/45WR18
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size

Suspension

w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-link
Suspension Type - Rear
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear

Steering

16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
39 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Measurements

42 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
104 in
Wheelbase
106 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
54 in
Front Hip Room
53 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
55 in
Front Shoulder Room
55 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
60 in
Track Width, Front
61 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
54 in
Second Shoulder Room
52 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
178 in
Length, Overall
177 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
39 in
Front Head Room
38 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
95 ft³
Passenger Volume
88 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
52 in
Second Hip Room
49 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
58 in
Height, Overall
56 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
36 in
Second Leg Room
35 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
38 in
Second Head Room
36 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
60 in
Track Width, Rear
61 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
43 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
17 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up

Weight & Capacity

16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,281 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,082 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
Standard
Brake Assist
-
Brake Assist
-
Brake Assist

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
575
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
12.60 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.02 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Pwr
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 or the 2016 Scion tC?

The 2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 is more reliable than the 2016 Scion tC according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2013 MazdaSpeed3 versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2016 tC.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 or the 2016 Scion tC?

The 2016 Scion tC is more fuel efficient than the 2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 with 26 MPG combined versus 21 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 or the 2016 Scion tC?

The 2016 Scion tC is cheaper than the 2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 with a $19,385 starting MSRP versus a $24,200 starting MSRP.

Which has a better safety rating, the 2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 or the 2016 Scion tC?

The 2016 Scion tC has a better safety rating than the 2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 according to the NHTSA with an overall 5/5 safety rating versus an overall 4/5 safety rating.

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