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Scion tC vs. Toyota Yaris iA

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$19,385
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$15,950
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2016 Scion tC2018 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

Engine comparison
2016 Scion tC2018 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
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
MPG
23 City / 31 Hwy
30 City / 39 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2016 Scion tC2018 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

Suspension comparison
2016 Scion tC2018 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

Steering comparison
2016 Scion tC2018 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

Measurements comparison
2016 Scion tC2018 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

Weight & Capacity comparison
2016 Scion tC2018 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

Safety comparison
2016 Scion tC2018 Toyota Yaris iA
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Backup Camera
Not available
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2016 Scion tC2018 Toyota Yaris iA
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2016 Scion tC2018 Toyota Yaris iA
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100
90
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
575
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2016 Scion tC2018 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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