Against 441 other 4-cyl cars rated 2014–2016, the iM beats their 27.4 mpg average by 3.6 mpg, about $162 a year.
Every Scion iM engine, compared
The Scion iM 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | 28 / 36 | 2016–2016 | $1,239 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Camry gets 30.8 mpg, the Honda Accord 32.5 mpg and the Toyota Prius 52.5 mpg, next to 31 mpg for the 2016 iM.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2016) | $0.103 |
| Fuel per year | $1,239 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,195 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2014–2016 | −$162 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,000 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2016 Scion iM gives up 8 mpg in town: 36 on the highway against 28 in the city, $304 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2016) | 28 mpg | $1,371 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 36 mpg | $1,067 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (29%) | Typical for its type |
How the iM changed over the years
Combined figure across the 1 model year the iM was rated in, all of them at 31 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 28 / 36 | 1 | $1,239 |
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How we count
This page rests on 1 EPA ratings of the Scion iM — 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 $2,000. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2016 Scion iM get?
31 mpg combined, 28 city and 36 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2016 the iM has averaged 31 mpg.
Does the iM get better gas mileage than the Toyota Camry?
About the same: 31 mpg for the 2016 iM against 30.8 for the 2017 Toyota Camry.
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