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2004-2006 Scion xB MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 28–29 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 wagon configurations, MY2006. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2004-2006 Scion xB at a glance
The 2004-2006 Scion xB covers 3 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 28–29 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2006, costs about $2,330 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the xB 1.5L 4-cyl FWD (28 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2005 and 2006. The best combined rating in the generation, 29 MPG, was reached in 2004 and 2005.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2004-2006 Scion xB by model year
What the 2006 xB 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$194
$2,330 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.88
Per 100 miles
$15.53
Five years
$11,650
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the wagon median
$1,240less a year
Class median $3,570 a year, MY2006
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Scion xB MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration moves from 29 to 28 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,250 to $2,330, $80 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xB 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 31 | 28 | $2,330 |
| xB 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 30 | 28 | $2,330 |
2005 Scion xB MPG
28–29 MPG · $2,250–$2,330/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 29 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,250.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xB 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 32 | 29 | $2,250 |
| xB 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 31 | 28 | $2,330 |
2004 Scion xB MPG
28–29 MPG · $2,250–$2,330/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xB 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 32 | 29 | $2,250 |
| xB 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 31 | 28 | $2,330 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the xB 1.5L 4-cyl FWD: $3,170 in California and $2,040 in Texas, a $1,130 difference.
- California $3,170
- Washington $2,940
- New York $2,330
- Florida $2,200
- Texas $2,040
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2006 wagon models.
Generations
- 2004-2006 (XP30)
- 2008-2015 (E150)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2004-2006 Scion xB get?
EPA rates the 2004-2006 Scion xB at 28–29 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2005 xB 1.5L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 29 MPG (27 city, 32 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2004-2006 Scion xB?
The xB 1.5L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 29 MPG, in 2004 and 2005. The lowest top rating, 28 MPG, was in 2006.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2004-2006 Scion xB?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2005 and 2006.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Scion xB per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the xB 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,330 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,330 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2006 Scion xB 100 miles?
About $15.53 per 100 miles for the xB 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 xB more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The xB 1.5L 4-cyl FWD is rated 26 city and 31 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2006 Scion xB compare with other wagon configurations?
The xB 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,330 a year to fuel, $1,240 less than the class median of $3,570, and less than 9 of 10 wagon configurations. The comparison covers all 34 rated wagon configurations for MY2006, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2006 Scion xB different from the 2005 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 29 to 28 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,250 to $2,330, $80 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2006 against 2 configurations for 2005. See the 2005 Scion xB for that year.