Scion tC vs. Toyota Yaris iA
Highlights
| 2016 Scion tC | 2018 Toyota Yaris iA | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$19,385
|
$15,950
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Unleaded I-4
|
| MPG |
23 City / 31 Hwy
|
30 City / 39 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
179 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
| 2016 Scion tC | 2018 Toyota Yaris iA | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement |
2.5 L/152
|
1.5 L/91
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
172 @ 4100
|
103 @ 4000
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Unleaded I-4
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
179 @ 6000
|
106 @ 6000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
23 City / 31 Hwy
|
30 City / 39 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2016 Scion tC | 2018 Toyota Yaris iA | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/45WR18
|
P185/60VR16
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 X 7.5 in
|
16 X 5.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 X 7.5 in
|
16 X 5.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/45WR18
|
P185/60VR16
|
Suspension
| 2016 Scion tC | 2018 Toyota Yaris iA | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Double Wishbone
|
Torsion Beam
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Double Wishbone
|
Torsion Beam
|
Steering
| 2016 Scion tC | 2018 Toyota Yaris iA | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
37 ft
|
32 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2016 Scion tC | 2018 Toyota Yaris iA | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Wheelbase |
106 in
|
101 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
61 in
|
59 in
|
| Length, Overall |
177 in
|
172 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
35 in
|
34 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
53 in
|
| Second Head Room |
36 in
|
37 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
49 in
|
50 in
|
| Height, Overall |
56 in
|
59 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
71 in
|
67 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
14 ft³
|
| Track Width, Rear |
61 in
|
59 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
N/A
|
| Front Hip Room |
53 in
|
49 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
52 in
|
50 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
88 ft³
|
86 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2016 Scion tC | 2018 Toyota Yaris iA | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
15 gal
|
12 gal
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,082 lbs
|
2,385 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2016 Scion tC | 2018 Toyota Yaris iA | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2016 Scion tC | 2018 Toyota Yaris iA | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2016 Scion tC | 2018 Toyota Yaris iA | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
100
|
90
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
575
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2016 Scion tC | 2018 Toyota Yaris iA | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
8 in
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
10 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
Front Disc/Rear Drum
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2016 Scion tC or the 2018 Toyota Yaris iA?
The 2016 Scion tC is more reliable than the 2018 Toyota Yaris iA according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2016 tC versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2018 Yaris iA.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2016 Scion tC or the 2018 Toyota Yaris iA?
The 2018 Toyota Yaris iA is more fuel efficient than the 2016 Scion tC with 34 MPG combined versus 26 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2016 Scion tC or the 2018 Toyota Yaris iA?
The 2018 Toyota Yaris iA is cheaper than the 2016 Scion tC with a $15,950 starting MSRP versus a $19,385 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2016 Scion tC or the 2018 Toyota Yaris iA?
The 2016 Scion tC and the 2018 Toyota Yaris iA both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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