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2011-2016 Scion tC MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 25–26 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, MY2016. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2011-2016 Scion tC at a glance
The 2011-2016 Scion tC covers 6 model years in the EPA database (12 configurations in all), rated 25–26 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2016, costs about $2,540 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the tC 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (26 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. The best combined rating in the generation, 26 MPG, was reached in 2014, 2015 and 2016.
2011-2016 Scion tC by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Gas | 26 MPG | $2,540 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 26 MPG | $2,530–$2,540 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas | 26 MPG | $2,540 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 25 MPG | $2,570 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 25 MPG | $2,570 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 25 MPG | $2,570 | First year |
What the 2016 tC 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$212
$2,540 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.23
Per 100 miles
$16.93
Five years
$12,700
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$480less 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 tC MPG
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,530 to $2,540, $10 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tC 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,540 |
| tC 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,540 |
2015 Scion tC MPG
26 MPG · $2,530–$2,540/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,540 to $2,530, $10 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tC 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,530 |
| tC 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,540 |
2014 Scion tC MPG
26 MPG · $2,540/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 26 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,570 to $2,540, $30 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tC 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,540 |
| tC 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,540 |
2013 Scion tC MPG
25 MPG · $2,570/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,570.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tC 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 30 | 25 | $2,570 |
| tC 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,570 |
2012 Scion tC MPG
25 MPG · $2,570/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,570.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tC 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 30 | 25 | $2,570 |
| tC 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,570 |
2011 Scion tC MPG
25 MPG · $2,570/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tC 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,570 |
| tC 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 30 | 25 | $2,570 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the tC 2.5L 4-cyl FWD: $3,450 in California and $2,210 in Texas, a $1,240 difference.
- California $3,450
- Washington $3,200
- New York $2,540
- Florida $2,400
- Texas $2,210
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2016 small car models.
Generations
- 2005-2010 (AT10)
- 2011-2016 (AT20)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2011-2016 Scion tC get?
EPA rates the 2011-2016 Scion tC at 25–26 MPG combined across 12 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 tC 2.5L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 26 MPG (23 city, 30 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2011-2016 Scion tC?
The tC 2.5L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 26 MPG, in 2014, 2015 and 2016. The lowest top rating, 25 MPG, was in 2011, 2012 and 2013.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2011-2016 Scion tC?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.
How does the 2011-2016 Scion tC compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2005-2010 Scion tC) is rated 22–24 MPG combined and costs $2,720–$2,970 a year to fuel; the 2011-2016 model is rated 25–26 MPG and costs $2,530–$2,570 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Scion tC per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the tC 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,540 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,540 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2016 Scion tC 100 miles?
About $16.93 per 100 miles for the tC 2.5L 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 2016 Scion tC more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The tC 2.5L 4-cyl FWD is rated 23 city and 30 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2016 Scion tC compare with other small car configurations?
The tC 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,540 a year to fuel, $480 less than the class median of $3,020, and less than 7 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 378 rated small car configurations for MY2016, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2016 Scion tC different from the 2015 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,530 to $2,540, $10 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2016 against 2 configurations for 2015. See the 2015 Scion tC for that year.