Scion tC vs. Toyota Corolla iM
Highlights
| 2016 Scion tC | 2018 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
| 2016 Scion tC | 2018 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 |
|
|
| MPG |
23 City / 31 Hwy
|
27 City / 35 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2016 Scion tC | 2018 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
| 2016 Scion tC | 2018 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
| 2016 Scion tC | 2018 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
| 2016 Scion tC | 2018 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
| 2016 Scion tC | 2018 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
| 2016 Scion tC | 2018 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
| 2016 Scion tC | 2018 Toyota Corolla iM | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2016 Scion tC | 2018 Toyota Corolla iM | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
575
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
100
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2016 Scion tC | 2018 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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