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- MY2005–2016
Scion tC MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
12 model years · 2005–2016
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Scion tC fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Scion tC for 12 model years, 2005 to 2016. Across those years its combined rating runs 22–26 MPG. The latest model year, 2016, has 2 configurations rated 26 MPG combined and costing $2,540 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2005 is the 2016 tC 2.5L 4-cyl FWD, at 26 MPG.
Scion tC MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-2016 (AT20) Generation page | ||
| 2016 | 26 | $2,540 |
| 2015 | 26 | $2,530–$2,540 |
| 2014 | 26 | $2,540 |
| 2013 | 25 | $2,570 |
| 2012 | 25 | $2,570 |
| 2011 | 25 | $2,570 |
| 2005-2010 (AT10) Generation page | ||
| 2010 | 23–24 | $2,720–$2,840 |
| 2009 | 23–24 | $2,720–$2,840 |
| 2008 | 23–24 | $2,720–$2,840 |
| 2007 | 23–24 | $2,720–$2,840 |
| 2006 | 22–23 | $2,840–$2,970 |
| 2005 | 22–23 | $2,840–$2,970 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Scion tC generations
2 generations between 2005 and 2016. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2016 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Scion tC's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Scion tC run 22–26 MPG across model years 2005 to 2016. The latest year, 2016, is rated 26 MPG.
Which Scion tC model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2016 Scion tC tC 2.5L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2005, at 26 MPG.
How much does a Scion tC cost to fuel per year?
For MY2016, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,540 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,540.
Has the Scion tC's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 23 MPG in 2005 to 26 MPG in 2016, 3 MPG more.
Which Scion tC model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.