Against 441 other 4-cyl cars rated 2014–2016, the iA beats their 27.4 mpg average by 8.6 mpg, about $334 a year.
Every Scion iA engine, compared
The Scion iA was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 32 / 41 | 2016–2016 | $1,067 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Honda Civic gets 37.3 mpg, the Nissan Sentra 32.7 mpg and the Volkswagen Beetle 30 mpg, next to 36 mpg for the 2016 iA.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2016) | $0.089 |
| Fuel per year | $1,067 |
| Fuel over five years | $5,335 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2014–2016 | −$334 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $1,750 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2016 Scion iA gives up 9 mpg in town: 41 on the highway against 32 in the city, $263 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2016) | 32 mpg | $1,200 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 41 mpg | $937 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +9 mpg (28%) | Typical for its type |
How the iA changed over the years
Combined figure across the 1 model year the iA was rated in, all of them at 36 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 32 / 41 | 1 | $1,067 |
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How we count
This page rests on 1 EPA ratings of the Scion iA — 1 engine across 2016–2016. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $1,750. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2016 Scion iA get?
36 mpg combined, 32 city and 41 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2016 the iA has averaged 36 mpg.
Does the iA get better gas mileage than the Honda Civic?
No: 36 mpg for the 2016 iA against 37.3 for the 2017 Honda Civic, about $38 a year more to run.
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