- Newest year: 2010
- Gas
- Small cars
- Same as 2009
2005-2010 Scion tC MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 22–24 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 small car configurations, MY2010. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2005-2010 Scion tC at a glance
The 2005-2010 Scion tC covers 6 model years in the EPA database (12 configurations in all), rated 22–24 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2010, costs about $2,720 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the tC 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (24 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2007; 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2010 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 24 MPG, was reached in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2005-2010 Scion tC by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Gas | 23–24 MPG | $2,720–$2,840 | Same EPA ratings as 2009 |
| 2009 | Gas | 23–24 MPG | $2,720–$2,840 | Same EPA ratings as 2008 |
| 2008 | Gas | 23–24 MPG | $2,720–$2,840 | Same EPA ratings as 2007 |
| 2007 | Gas | 23–24 MPG | $2,720–$2,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2006 | Gas | 22–23 MPG | $2,840–$2,970 | Same EPA ratings as 2005 |
| 2005 | Gas | 22–23 MPG | $2,840–$2,970 | First year |
What the 2010 tC 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$227
$2,720 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.53
Per 100 miles
$18.13
Five years
$13,600
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$550less a year
Class median $3,270 a year, MY2010
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 Scion tC MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2010 Scion tC as for the 2009 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2009 section above.See 2009
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tC 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,720 |
| tC 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,840 |
2009 Scion tC MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2008
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2009 Scion tC as for the 2008 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2008 section above.See 2008
2008 Scion tC MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2007
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2008 Scion tC as for the 2007 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2007 section above.See 2007
2007 Scion tC MPG
23–24 MPG · $2,720–$2,840/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 24 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,840 to $2,720, $120 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tC 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,720 |
| tC 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,840 |
2006 Scion tC MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2005
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2006 Scion tC as for the 2005 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2005 section above.See 2005
2005 Scion tC MPG
22–23 MPG · $2,840–$2,970/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tC 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,840 |
| tC 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $2,970 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the tC 2.4L 4-cyl FWD: $3,700 in California and $2,370 in Texas, a $1,330 difference.
- California $3,700
- Washington $3,430
- New York $2,720
- Florida $2,570
- Texas $2,370
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2010 small car models.
Generations
- 2005-2010 (AT10)
- 2011-2016 (AT20)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2005-2010 Scion tC get?
EPA rates the 2005-2010 Scion tC at 22–24 MPG combined across 12 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2010 tC 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 24 MPG (21 city, 29 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2005-2010 Scion tC?
The tC 2.4L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 24 MPG, in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. The lowest top rating, 23 MPG, was in 2005 and 2006.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2005-2010 Scion tC?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2007. In 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2010 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 Scion tC per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the tC 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,720 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,720–$2,840 a year. That is a $120 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2010 Scion tC 100 miles?
About $18.13 per 100 miles for the tC 2.4L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.13 and $18.93 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2010 Scion tC more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The tC 2.4L 4-cyl FWD is rated 21 city and 29 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2010 Scion tC compare with other small car configurations?
The tC 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,720 a year to fuel, $550 less than the class median of $3,270, and less than 7 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 338 rated small car configurations for MY2010, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2010 Scion tC different from the 2009 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2009 and 2010: 2 configurations rated 23–24 MPG combined. See the 2009 Scion tC for that year.