Against 373 other 4-cyl cars rated 2012–2014, the xD beats their 27.1 mpg average by 1.9 mpg, about $93 a year.
Every Scion xD engine, compared
The Scion xD 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 | 27 / 33 | 2008–2014 | $1,324 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Nissan Sentra gets 33 mpg, the Volkswagen Beetle 29.6 mpg and the Audi A3 33.5 mpg, next to 29 mpg for the 2014 xD. The xD costs the most of them to run: $178 a year more than the Audi A3.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2014) | $0.110 |
| Fuel per year | $1,324 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,620 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2012–2014 | −$93 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,150 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2014 Scion xD gives up 6 mpg in town: 33 on the highway against 27 in the city, $258 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2014) | 27 mpg | $1,422 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 33 mpg | $1,164 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (22%) | Typical for its type |
How the xD changed over the years
Combined figure across the 7 model years the xD was rated in, all of them at 29 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 27 / 33 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2013 | 27 / 33 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2012 | 27 / 33 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2011 | 27 / 33 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2010 | 27 / 33 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2009 | 27 / 33 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2008 | 27 / 33 | 1 | $1,324 |
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How we count
This page rests on 7 EPA ratings of the Scion xD — 1 engine across 2008–2014. 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 $2,150. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2014 Scion xD get?
29 mpg combined, 27 city and 33 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2008 the xD has averaged 29 mpg.
Is the 2014 xD more efficient than the 2013?
About the same: 29 against 29 mpg combined.
Does the xD get better gas mileage than the Nissan Sentra?
No: 29 mpg for the 2014 xD against 33 for the 2015 Nissan Sentra, about $160 a year more to run.
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