Scion tC vs. Toyota Corolla Hatchback
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Highlights
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$19,385
Starting MSRP
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$24,580
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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23 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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32 City / 41 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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179 hp
Horsepower
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169 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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172 @ 4100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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151 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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179 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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169 @ 6600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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2.0 L/121
Displacement
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Displacement
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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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M/T
6-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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23 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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32 City / 41 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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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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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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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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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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18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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Front Wheel Size
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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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P225/45WR18
Rear Tire Size
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P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
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Rear Tire Size
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P225/45WR18
Front Tire Size
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P205/55HR16
Front Tire Size
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Front Tire Size
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Suspension
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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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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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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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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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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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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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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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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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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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
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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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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Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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18 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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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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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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Track Width, Front
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56 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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Height, Overall
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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177 in
Length, Overall
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172 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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106 in
Wheelbase
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104 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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49 in
Second Hip Room
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46 in
Second Hip Room
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Second Hip Room
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52 in
Second Shoulder Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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Second Shoulder Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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30 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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36 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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Second Head Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder 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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38 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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88 ft³
Passenger Volume
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85 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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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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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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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
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
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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3,082 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,060 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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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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Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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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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100
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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575
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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Brakes
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N/A
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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11 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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12 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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Yes
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
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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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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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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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2016 Scion tC or the 2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback?
The 2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback is more fuel efficient than the 2016 Scion tC with 35 MPG combined versus 26 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2016 Scion tC or the 2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback?
The 2016 Scion tC is cheaper than the 2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback with a $19,385 starting MSRP versus a $24,580 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2016 Scion tC or the 2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback?
The 2016 Scion tC and the 2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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