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