- Newest year: 2015
- Gas
- Small cars
- Same as 2014
2011-2015 Scion iQ MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 36–37 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, MY2015. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2011-2015 Scion iQ at a glance
The 2011-2015 Scion iQ covers 5 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 36–37 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2015, costs about $1,780 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the iQ 1.3L 4-cyl FWD (37 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and electric. EPA changed the ratings in 2012, 2013 and 2014; 2015 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 37 MPG, was reached in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
2011-2015 Scion iQ by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Gas | 37 MPG | $1,780 | Same EPA ratings as 2014 |
| 2014 | Gas | 37 MPG | $1,780 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas, Electric | 37 MPG, 121 MPGe | $770–$1,780 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 37 MPG | $1,780 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 36 MPG | $1,800 | First year |
What the 2015 iQ 1.3L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$148
$1,780 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$2.97
Per 100 miles
$11.87
Five years
$8,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,260less a year
Class median $3,040 a year, MY2015
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 Scion iQ MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2015 Scion iQ as for the 2014 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2014 section above.See 2014
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iQ (Most efficient) | 1.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 36 | 37 | 37 | $1,780 |
2014 Scion iQ MPG
37 MPG · $1,780/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 37 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,780.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iQ (Most efficient) | 1.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 36 | 37 | 37 | $1,780 |
2013 Scion iQ MPG
37 MPG, 121 MPGe · $770–$1,780/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 37 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,780.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iQ (Most efficient) | 1.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 36 | 37 | 37 | $1,780 |
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV (Most efficient) | FWD | 28 | 121 | 38 mi | $770 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2012 Scion iQ MPG
37 MPG · $1,780/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration moves from 36 to 37 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $1,800 to $1,780, $20 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iQ (Most efficient) | 1.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 36 | 37 | 37 | $1,780 |
2011 Scion iQ MPG
36 MPG · $1,800/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iQ (Most efficient) | 1.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 36 | 37 | 36 | $1,800 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the iQ 1.3L 4-cyl FWD: $2,430 in California and $1,560 in Texas, a $870 difference.
- California $2,430
- Washington $2,250
- New York $1,780
- Florida $1,690
- Texas $1,560
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2015 small car models.
Generations
- 2011-2015
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2011-2015 Scion iQ get?
EPA rates the 2011-2015 Scion iQ at 36–37 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2015 iQ 1.3L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 37 MPG (36 city, 37 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 36–37 MPG; Electric: 121 MPGe.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2011-2015 Scion iQ?
The iQ 1.3L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 37 MPG, in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. The lowest top rating, 36 MPG, was in 2011.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2011-2015 Scion iQ?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2012, 2013 and 2014. In 2015 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Scion iQ per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the iQ 1.3L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,780 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $1,780 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2015 Scion iQ 100 miles?
About $11.87 per 100 miles for the iQ 1.3L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2015 Scion iQ more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The iQ 1.3L 4-cyl FWD is rated 36 city and 37 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 1 MPG.
How does the 2015 Scion iQ compare with other small car configurations?
The iQ 1.3L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,780 a year to fuel, $1,260 less than the class median of $3,040, and less than 10 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 385 rated small car configurations for MY2015, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2015 Scion iQ different from the 2014 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2014 and 2015: 1 configuration rated 37 MPG combined. See the 2014 Scion iQ for that year.