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Scion iA vs. Toyota Yaris

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$15,700
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$17,750
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2016 Scion iA2020 Toyota Yaris
Starting MSRP
$15,700
$17,750
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
Regular Unleaded I-4
MPG
31 City / 41 Hwy
32 City / 40 Hwy
Horsepower
106 hp
106 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

Engine comparison
2016 Scion iA2020 Toyota Yaris
Displacement
1.5 L/91
1.5 L/91
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
Regular Unleaded I-4
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
103 @ 4000
103 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
106 @ 6000
106 @ 6000
Transmission Options
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
31 City / 41 Hwy
32 City / 40 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2016 Scion iA2020 Toyota Yaris
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Tire Size
P185/60VR16
P185/60HR16
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Compact
Front Wheel Size
16 X 5.5 in
16 X 5.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Compact in
Rear Wheel Size
16 X 5.5 in
16 X 5.5 in
Rear Tire Size
P185/60VR16
P185/60HR16

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2016 Scion iA2020 Toyota Yaris
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut

Steering

Steering comparison
2016 Scion iA2020 Toyota Yaris
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
32 ft
32 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2016 Scion iA2020 Toyota Yaris
Second Leg Room
34 in
34 in
Front Hip Room
49 in
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
Not available
16 ft³
Length, Overall
172 in
162 in
Front Head Room
38 in
38 in
Front Shoulder Room
53 in
53 in
Wheelbase
101 in
101 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Track Width, Rear
59 in
58 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
Not available
N/A
Second Hip Room
50 in
N/A
Trunk Volume
14 ft³
N/A
Second Head Room
37 in
37 in
Track Width, Front
59 in
59 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
67 in
67 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Passenger Volume
86 ft³
87 ft³
Height, Overall
59 in
59 in
Second Shoulder Room
50 in
50 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
42 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2016 Scion iA2020 Toyota Yaris
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,385 lbs
2,396 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
12 gal
12 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2016 Scion iA2020 Toyota Yaris
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2016 Scion iA2020 Toyota Yaris
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2016 Scion iA2020 Toyota Yaris
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
90
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2016 Scion iA2020 Toyota Yaris
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake Type
Front Disc/Rear Drum
Front Disc/Rear Drum
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
8 in
9 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10 in
10 in
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2016 Scion iA or the 2020 Toyota Yaris?

The 2020 Toyota Yaris is more reliable than the 2016 Scion iA according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2020 Yaris versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2016 iA.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2016 Scion iA or the 2020 Toyota Yaris?

The 2016 Scion iA and the 2020 Toyota Yaris both get 35 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2016 Scion iA or the 2020 Toyota Yaris?

The 2016 Scion iA is cheaper than the 2020 Toyota Yaris with a $15,700 starting MSRP versus a $17,750 starting MSRP.

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