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Scion tC vs. Toyota Corolla iM

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$19,385
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$18,850
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2016 Scion tC2018 Toyota Corolla iM
Starting MSRP
$19,385
$18,850
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline I-4
Regular Gasoline I-4
MPG
23 City / 31 Hwy
27 City / 35 Hwy
Horsepower
179 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

Engine comparison
2016 Scion tC2018 Toyota Corolla iM
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline I-4
Regular Gasoline I-4
Displacement
2.5 L/152
1.8 L/110
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
179 @ 6000
137 @ 6100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
172 @ 4100
126 @ 4000
Transmission Options
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
MPG
23 City / 31 Hwy
27 City / 35 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2016 Scion tC2018 Toyota Corolla iM
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Compact in
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Tire Size
P225/45WR18
P225/45HR17
Front Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
17 X 7 in
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Tire Size
P225/45WR18
P225/45HR17
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
17 X 7 in
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Compact

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2016 Scion tC2018 Toyota Corolla iM
Suspension Type - Rear
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut

Steering

Steering comparison
2016 Scion tC2018 Toyota Corolla iM
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
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft
35 ft
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2016 Scion tC2018 Toyota Corolla iM
Track Width, Front
61 in
60 in
Wheelbase
106 in
102 in
Second Head Room
36 in
38 in
Second Shoulder Room
52 in
54 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
Not available
21 ft³
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
6 in
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
71 in
69 in
Height, Overall
56 in
55 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
Not available
N/A
Front Head Room
38 in
40 in
Passenger Volume
88 ft³
90 ft³
Front Hip Room
53 in
N/A
Front Leg Room
42 in
42 in
Track Width, Rear
61 in
59 in
Second Leg Room
35 in
33 in
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Second Hip Room
49 in
N/A
Length, Overall
177 in
171 in
Front Shoulder Room
55 in
54 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2016 Scion tC2018 Toyota Corolla iM
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,082 lbs
2,943 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal
14 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2016 Scion tC2018 Toyota Corolla iM
Backup Camera
Not available
Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
Not available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2016 Scion tC2018 Toyota Corolla iM
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2016 Scion tC2018 Toyota Corolla iM
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
575
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2016 Scion tC2018 Toyota Corolla iM
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
12 in
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
11 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2016 Scion tC or the 2018 Toyota Corolla iM?

The 2018 Toyota Corolla iM is more reliable than the 2016 Scion tC according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.9 for the 2018 Corolla iM versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2016 tC.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2016 Scion tC or the 2018 Toyota Corolla iM?

The 2018 Toyota Corolla iM is more fuel efficient than the 2016 Scion tC with 30 MPG combined versus 26 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2016 Scion tC or the 2018 Toyota Corolla iM?

The 2018 Toyota Corolla iM is cheaper than the 2016 Scion tC with a $18,850 starting MSRP versus a $19,385 starting MSRP.

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