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Scion tC
2016 Scion tC
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$19,385
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Toyota Prius Prime
2021 Toyota Prius Prime
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$28,220
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7.5
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2021 Volkswagen Golf
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$23,195
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Overview

Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
1.8L Inline-4 Plug-in Hybrid
Engine
1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 31 MPG
Fuel Economy
N/A
Fuel Economy
City: 29 MPG
Hwy: 39 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
53.7 ft³

Photos

Scion tC
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
12
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Toyota Prius Prime
2017-2021 Toyota Prius Prime Side View Driving
2017-2021 Toyota Prius Prime Dashboard
56
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Volkswagen Golf
2018-2021 Volkswagen Golf Rear Angle View
2018-2021 Volkswagen Golf Front Seats
15
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
1.8L Inline-4 Plug-in Hybrid
1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
179 hp @ 6000 rpm
95 hp @ 5200 rpm
147 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
172 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm
105 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,082 lbs
3,365 lbs
2,945 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
26 MPG
54 MPG
33 MPG
City
23 MPG
N/A
29 MPG
Highway
31 MPG
N/A
39 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.8 Tons/yr
N/A
5.4 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
11.4 gallons
13.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
333.5 miles
N/A
382.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway
449.5 miles
N/A
514.8 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
176.6 in
182.9 in
167.6 in
Height
55.7 in
57.9 in
58.2 in
Max Width
70.7 in
69.3 in
70.8 in
Front Width
60.6 in
60.2 in
61 in
Rear Width
61.4 in
60.6 in
59.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
106.3 in
103.8 in
Ground Clearance
6.3 in
N/A
5.4 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.8 in
43.2 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
37.7 in
39.4 in
38.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.4 in
54.2 in
55.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room
52.6 in
53.7 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
34.6 in
33.4 in
35.6 in
Rear Seat Headroom
36.4 in
37.2 in
38.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
52.1 in
53 in
53.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
48.5 in
51.6 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
N/A
19.8 ft³
17.4 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
N/A
53.7 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
37.4 ft
33.4 ft
35.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
N/A
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
15" x 6.5"
16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
15" x 6.5"
16" x 6.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P225/45WR18
P195/65SR15
P205/55HR16
Rear Tire
P225/45WR18
P195/65SR15
P205/55HR16
Spare Tire
Compact
N/A
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Absolutely Red
  • Black
  • Blizzard Pearl
  • Blue Streak Metallic
  • Cement
  • Cosmic Gray Mica
  • Magnetic Gray Metallic
  • Blue Magnetism
  • Classic Silver Metallic
  • Magnetic Gray Metallic
  • Midnight Black Metallic
  • Super White
  • Supersonic Red
  • Titanium Glow
  • Wind Chill Pearl
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Silk Blue Metallic
  • White Silver Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Dark Charcoal, Fabric Upholstery
  • Black, Fabric Seat Trim
  • Moonstone, Fabric Seat Trim
  • Beige, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
  • Titan Black, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

Navigation System
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Not Available
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance
2 Years / 25,000 Miles
2 Years / 25,000 Miles
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
2 Years / Unlimited Miles
3 Years / Unlimited Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Hybrid/Electric Components
N/A
8 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
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