Against 265 other 4-cyl cars rated 2004–2006, the xA beats their 24.4 mpg average by 5.6 mpg, about $294 a year.
Every Scion xA engine, compared
The Scion xA 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 | 27 / 34.7 | 2004–2006 | $1,280 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Mitsubishi Eclipse gets 21.7 mpg, the Chevrolet Cobalt 25 mpg and the BMW 325i 21.5 mpg, next to 30 mpg for the 2006 xA. The xA is the cheapest of them to run: $506 a year less than the BMW 325i.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2006) | $0.107 |
| Fuel per year | $1,280 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,400 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2004–2006 | −$294 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,100 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2006 Scion xA gives up 8 mpg in town: 35 on the highway against 27 in the city, $325 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2006) | 27 mpg | $1,422 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 35 mpg | $1,097 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (30%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the xA changed over the years
Combined figure across the 3 model years the xA was rated in, all of them at 30 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 27 / 35 | 1 | $1,280 | |
| 2005 | 27 / 35 | 1 | $1,280 | |
| 2004 | 27 / 34 | 1 | $1,280 |
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How we count
This page rests on 3 EPA ratings of the Scion xA — 1 engine across 2004–2006. 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 $2,100. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2006 Scion xA get?
30 mpg combined, 27 city and 35 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2004 the xA has averaged 30 mpg.
Is the 2006 xA more efficient than the 2005?
About the same: 30 against 30 mpg combined.
Does the xA get better gas mileage than the Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Yes: 30 mpg for the 2006 xA against 21.7 for the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse, about $490 a year less to run.
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