Scion tC Vehicle Class & Size

The EPA classifies the 2016 Scion tC as a Compact Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.

Latest model year (2016):

The Scion tC is classified by the EPA as a Compact Cars.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Scion tC Vehicle Class — All Years

YearTrimVehicle ClassDriveFuel TypeMPG Comb.
2016Config 1 of 2Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline26
2016Config 2 of 2Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline26
2015Config 1 of 2Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline26
2015Config 2 of 2Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline26

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Scion tC data analysis

How to read this Scion tC data

This page lists every 2015 through 2016 Scion tC record we hold for this measurement — 4 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these Scion tC figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Scion tC record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About tC Vehicle Class

What class of vehicle is the Scion tC?

The EPA classifies the Scion tC as a Compact Cars. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.

Is the Scion tC considered a small or large vehicle?

Based on its EPA class (Compact Cars), the Scion tC is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.

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