Scion tC MPG and Fuel Economy

Scion have been manufacturing models of tC for 12 years, with the latest vehicle in 2016 having a combined MPG of 26.

The estimated fuel cost for the 2016 Scion tC is $2,400 per year.

Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $500 more on fuel driving a 2016 Scion tC.

🛢 The Scion tC will consume roughly 11 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

💨 For every mile driven, the Scion tC will emit 342 grams of CO2, which is about 5,130,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 245 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the Scion tC.

The table below is a complete list of the 12 Scion tC fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.

Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.

VehicleCombined MPGFuel Cost
2016 Scion tC26$2,400
2015 Scion tC26$2,400
2014 Scion tC26$2,400
2013 Scion tC25$2,500
2012 Scion tC25$2,500
2011 Scion tC25$2,500
2010 Scion tC24$2,600
2009 Scion tC23$2,700
2008 Scion tC24$2,600
2007 Scion tC24$2,600
2006 Scion tC23$2,700
2005 Scion tC23$2,700

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  • "Scion tC MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/scion/tc.

  • "Scion tC MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/scion/tc. Accessed January 3, 2026.

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