- Newest year: 2016
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2016 Scion iA MPG & Fuel Cost
2 configurations · 34–36 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 small car configurations, MY2016. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2016 Scion iA at a glance
The 2016 Scion iA has 2 configurations in the EPA database, rated 34–36 MPG combined. The most efficient is the iA 1.5L 4-cyl FWD at 36 MPG, which costs about $1,830 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $1,830 to $1,910, a $80 difference. The iA 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 10 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2016 (class median $3,020 a year).
What the 2016 iA 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$153
$1,830 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.05
Per 100 miles
$12.20
Five years
$9,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,190less a year
Class median $3,020 a year, MY2016
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Scion iA MPG
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iA 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 32 | 41 | 36 | $1,830 |
| iA 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 31 | 40 | 34 | $1,910 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the iA 1.5L 4-cyl FWD: $2,480 in California and $1,590 in Texas, a $890 difference.
- California $2,480
- Washington $2,300
- New York $1,830
- Florida $1,730
- Texas $1,590
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2016 small car models.
Generations
- 2016
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2016 Scion iA get?
EPA rates the 2016 Scion iA at 34–36 MPG combined across 2 configurations. The most efficient, the iA 1.5L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 36 MPG combined (32 city / 41 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Scion iA per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the iA 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,830 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $1,830–$1,910 a year. That is a $80 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2016 Scion iA 100 miles?
About $12.20 per 100 miles for the iA 1.5L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $12.20 and $12.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2016 Scion iA more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The iA 1.5L 4-cyl FWD is rated 32 city and 41 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2016 Scion iA compare with other small car configurations?
The iA 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,830 a year to fuel, $1,190 less than the class median of $3,020, and less than 10 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 378 rated small car configurations for MY2016, not weighted by sales.