Scion iA vs. Scion iM
$15,700
$18,460
Highlights
| 2016 Scion iA | 2016 Scion iM | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$15,700
|
$18,460
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
31 City / 41 Hwy
|
27 City / 36 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
106 hp
|
137 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2016 Scion iA | 2016 Scion iM | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
106 @ 6000
|
137 @ 6100
|
| Displacement |
1.5 L/91
|
1.8 L/110
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
103 @ 4000
|
126 @ 4000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
31 City / 41 Hwy
|
27 City / 36 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2016 Scion iA | 2016 Scion iM | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 X 5.5 in
|
17 X 7 in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P185/60VR16
|
P225/45HR17
|
| Front Tire Size |
P185/60VR16
|
P225/45HR17
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 X 5.5 in
|
17 X 7 in
|
Suspension
| 2016 Scion iA | 2016 Scion iM | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Torsion Beam
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Torsion Beam
|
Double Wishbone
|
Steering
| 2016 Scion iA | 2016 Scion iM | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
32 ft
|
35 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2016 Scion iA | 2016 Scion iM | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
54 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
49 in
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Front |
59 in
|
60 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
67 in
|
69 in
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
Not available
|
21 ft³
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
50 in
|
54 in
|
| Wheelbase |
101 in
|
102 in
|
| Height, Overall |
59 in
|
55 in
|
| Length, Overall |
172 in
|
171 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
38 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
34 in
|
33 in
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
14 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
6 in
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
40 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
50 in
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Volume |
86 ft³
|
90 ft³
|
| Track Width, Rear |
59 in
|
59 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2016 Scion iA | 2016 Scion iM | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,385 lbs
|
2,943 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
12 gal
|
14 gal
|
Safety
| 2016 Scion iA | 2016 Scion iM | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2016 Scion iA | 2016 Scion iM | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2016 Scion iA | 2016 Scion iM | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
90
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2016 Scion iA | 2016 Scion iM | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
8 in
|
11 in
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10 in
|
12 in
|
| Brake Type |
Front Disc/Rear Drum
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
Yes
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2016 Scion iA or the 2016 Scion iM?
The 2016 Scion iM is more reliable than the 2016 Scion iA according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2016 iM versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2016 iA.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2016 Scion iA or the 2016 Scion iM?
The 2016 Scion iA is more fuel efficient than the 2016 Scion iM with 35 MPG combined versus 31 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2016 Scion iA or the 2016 Scion iM?
The 2016 Scion iA is cheaper than the 2016 Scion iM with a $15,700 starting MSRP versus a $18,460 starting MSRP.
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