- Newest year: 2006
- Gas
- Small cars
- Same as 2005
2004-2006 Scion xA MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 30 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, MY2006. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2004-2006 Scion xA at a glance
The 2004-2006 Scion xA covers 3 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 30 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2006, costs about $2,180 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the xA 1.5L 4-cyl FWD (30 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2005; 2006 repeat the values of the year before.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2004-2006 Scion xA by model year
What the 2006 xA 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$182
$2,180 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.63
Per 100 miles
$14.53
Five years
$10,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,470less a year
Class median $3,650 a year, MY2006
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Scion xA MPG
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 xA as for the 2005 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2005 section above.See 2005
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xA 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,180 |
| xA 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,180 |
2005 Scion xA MPG
30 MPG · $2,180/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,180.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xA 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,180 |
| xA 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,180 |
2004 Scion xA MPG
30 MPG · $2,180/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xA 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,180 |
| xA 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,180 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the xA 1.5L 4-cyl FWD: $2,960 in California and $1,900 in Texas, a $1,060 difference.
- California $2,960
- Washington $2,740
- New York $2,180
- Florida $2,060
- Texas $1,900
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2006 small car models.
Generations
- 2004-2006 (XP60)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2004-2006 Scion xA get?
EPA rates the 2004-2006 Scion xA at 30 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2006 xA 1.5L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 30 MPG (27 city, 35 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2004-2006 Scion xA?
Every model year of the 2004-2006 Scion xA tops out at 30 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2004-2006 Scion xA?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2005. In 2006 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Scion xA per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the xA 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,180 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,180 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2006 Scion xA 100 miles?
About $14.53 per 100 miles for the xA 1.5L 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 2006 Scion xA more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The xA 1.5L 4-cyl FWD is rated 27 city and 35 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2006 Scion xA compare with other small car configurations?
The xA 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,180 a year to fuel, $1,470 less than the class median of $3,650, and less than 10 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 286 rated small car configurations for MY2006, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2006 Scion xA different from the 2005 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2005 and 2006: 2 configurations rated 30 MPG combined. See the 2005 Scion xA for that year.