2009 Scion tC specs & colors
2dr Car
Key specs
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Interior
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Specifications
| EPA Classification | Subcompact |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 x 7.0 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Size | 17 x 7.0 in |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
| Displacement | 2.4L/144 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 161 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 162 @ 4000 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 20 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 290.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 27 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 391.50 mi |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 23 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.78 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.33 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.97 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.05 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.24 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.58 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.54 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Double Wishbone |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | 4-wheel |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.59 x -TBD- in |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.83 x -TBD- in |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 14.5 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.15 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 36.1 ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 17.7 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/45ZR17 |
| Front Tire Size | P215/45ZR17 |
| Spare Tire Size | T125/70D17 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 2932 lbs |
| Height, Overall | 55.7 in |
| Second Leg Room | 33.6 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.6 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 59.3 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 69.1 in |
| Trunk Volume | 12.8 ft³ |
| Front Hip Room | 53.2 in |
| Passenger Volume | 84.7 ft³ |
| Second Hip Room | 47.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Second Head Room | 36.6 in |
| Length, Overall | 174.0 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.2 in |
| Front Head Room | 37.6 in |
| Track Width, Front | 59.3 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 50.0 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.3 in |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | Standard |
| Panorama moonroof w/pwr slide front glass panel & dual manual sunshades | Standard |
| Child safety rear door locks | Standard |
| Front seat mounted side airbags | Standard |
| Center console box w/cover | Standard |
| Cargo area under-floor storage | Standard |
| Dual pwr outlets | Standard |
| Engine immobilizer | Standard |
| Front sport bucket seats w/fully reclining sleep feature & driver seat adjustable height, thigh support | Standard |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension | Standard |
| Rear fender-mounted antenna | Standard |
| Instrumentation -inc: tachometer, trip meter | Standard |
| 160-watt Pioneer AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3/WMA player-inc: satellite radio capability, Sound Retouch digital equalization, Scion sound processing, customizable welcome screen, (6) speakers w/Pioneer subwoofer, auxiliary audio & iPod inputs | Standard |
| Outside temp gauge | Standard |
| Chrome exhaust tip | Standard |
| Fabric seat trim | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| 17" x 7" split 6-spoke aluminum wheels w/graphite finish | Standard |
| 2.4L DOHC SFI 16-valve VVT-i I4 engine | Standard |
| Front & rear side curtain airbags | Standard |
| First-aid kit | Standard |
| Front & rear stabilizer bars | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry w/electronic rear hatch locking system | Standard |
| Rear window defogger | Standard |
| Headlamps w/auto-off | Standard |
| P215/45ZR17 all-season tires | Standard |
| Deep orange instrument panel illumination | Standard |
| CRS top tether anchor brackets & lower anchors | Standard |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| Independent double wishbone rear suspension | Standard |
| 3-point seat belts in all seating positions w/driver & front passenger pretensioners & force limiters | Standard |
| Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) | Standard |
| Pwr side mirrors w/turn signal indicators | Standard |
| Cargo cover | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/driver & front passenger one-touch auto up/down & jam protection | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS) -inc: passenger occupant sensor | Standard |
| Pwr door locks | Standard |
| Driver seat one-touch walk-in w/track & seat angle memory | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Pwr assisted rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Reclining 60/40 split folding rear seat | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Driver/front passenger visor vanity mirrors w/cover | Standard |
| Tilt 3-spoke steering wheel w/audio controls | Standard |
| Temporary spare tire | Standard |
| Front ventilated disc/rear solid disc brakes | Standard |
| Driver knee airbag | Standard |
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