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USED 2011

2014 Scion tC

Base coupe FWD 2.5-liter 4 (179 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed

Retail Value: $8025 ~ $9125

Trade-in Value: $5060 ~ $6120

MSRP: $19210 ~ $22440

2014 Scion tC

The Scion brand started as a youth-oriented division of Toyota, offering smaller, less-expensive coupes and hatchbacks with sportier designs. Some Scion models gained mainstream appeal, but the brand was discontinued and absorbed back into Toyota in 2016. The Scion iM was rebranded as the rebadged Toyota Corolla iM, and evolved into the Corolla Hatchback. The Mazda-built iA subcompact sedan was rebadged as the Toyota Yaris, and discontinued in 2020. The rear-drive Scion FR-S lives on as the Toyota GR86.

The 2011 redesign brought a power boost to 180-hp, and a choice of a six-speed manual or automatic transmissions, but the noisy cabin, mediocre handling, and jittery ride remained. We like the value for the money proposition and the versatility of its hatchback design. However, fit and finish are lacking. Rear visibility is somewhat constricted as well. On the positive side, antilock brakes, traction control, and electronic stability control are standard equipment. Updates for 2014 included some styling tweaks, new suspension and steering calibrations, and a six-speed automatic transmission. 2016 was the tC's last year together with the Scion brand.


Car Specifications

Air Pollution Score5
EPA City MPG23
EPA Combined MPG26
EPA Highway MPG31
Front Head Room3.0
Front Leg Room42.0
Front Shoulder Room55.0
Greenhouse Gas Score7
Height56
Length177
Luggage2+0
Max Load865
Max Seating Capacity5
Rear Head Room2.0
Rear Leg Room29.5
Rear Shoulder Room50.5
SmartwayNo
Weight3155
Wheel Base106
Width71

Fuel Economy Specifications

Annual Fuel Consumption (Gal)450.0
Annual Fuel Cost (Dollar)1470.0
Cruse Range (Miles)385

Ratings

Primary Car TypeSports cars & Convertibles

Test Results

Acceleration 0-60 MPH (secs)8.6
Avoidance Speed (MPH)54.0
Braking from 60 MPH (ft)134
City MPG18
Highway MPG36
Overall MPG27