- Newest year: 2016
- Gas
- Midsize cars
2016 Scion iM MPG & Fuel Cost
2 configurations · 30–31 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2016. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2016 Scion iM at a glance
The 2016 Scion iM has 2 configurations in the EPA database, rated 30–31 MPG combined. The most efficient is the iM 1.8L 4-cyl FWD at 31 MPG, which costs about $2,090 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $2,090 to $2,170, a $80 difference. The iM 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 9 of 10 midsize car configurations rated for MY2016 (class median $2,880 a year).
What the 2016 iM 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$174
$2,090 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.48
Per 100 miles
$13.93
Five years
$10,450
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$790less a year
Class median $2,880 a year, MY2016
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Scion iM MPG
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iM 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S7) (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 36 | 31 | $2,090 |
| iM 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,170 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the iM 1.8L 4-cyl FWD: $2,840 in California and $1,820 in Texas, a $1,020 difference.
- California $2,840
- Washington $2,640
- New York $2,090
- Florida $1,980
- Texas $1,820
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2016 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2016
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2016 Scion iM get?
EPA rates the 2016 Scion iM at 30–31 MPG combined across 2 configurations. The most efficient, the iM 1.8L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 31 MPG combined (28 city / 36 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Scion iM per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the iM 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,090 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,090–$2,170 a year. That is a $80 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2016 Scion iM 100 miles?
About $13.93 per 100 miles for the iM 1.8L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $13.93 and $14.47 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2016 Scion iM more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The iM 1.8L 4-cyl FWD is rated 28 city and 36 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2016 Scion iM compare with other midsize car configurations?
The iM 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,090 a year to fuel, $790 less than the class median of $2,880, and less than 9 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 195 rated midsize car configurations for MY2016, not weighted by sales.