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2016 Scion tC Base Manual
2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T S DSG

2016 Scion tC Base Manual

2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T S DSG

$19,385 Starting Price (MSRP)
9.3 / 10
Sub-Model tC Sub-Model Golf GTI
Make Scion Make Volkswagen
Model tC Model Golf
Model Year 2016 Scion tC Model Year 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Year 2016 Year 2025
MSRP $19,385 MSRP N/A
Engine 2.5L Inline-4 Gas Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission 6-Speed Manual Transmission 7-Speed Automatic
Horsepower 179 hp Horsepower 262 hp
Torque 172 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm Torque 273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm
City 23 MPG City 24 MPG
Highway 31 MPG Highway 33 MPG
Combined 26 MPG Combined 27 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 14.5 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 13.2 gallons
Cruising Range City 333.5 miles Cruising Range City 316.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway 449.5 miles Cruising Range Highway 435.6 miles
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 37.4 ft Turning Diameter 35.8 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension Strut Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Double Wishbone Rear Suspension Multi-Link
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display N/A
Navigation System Optional Navigation System N/A
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls N/A
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate N/A
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Adaptive Cruise Control N/A
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking N/A
Climate Control Not Available Climate Control N/A
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) N/A
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) N/A
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control N/A
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate N/A
Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available Heated Front Seat(s) N/A
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) N/A
Heated Steering Wheel Not Available Heated Steering Wheel N/A
Keyless Start Standard Keyless Start N/A
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry N/A
A/C Standard A/C N/A
Multi-Zone A/C Not Available Multi-Zone A/C N/A
Rear A/C Not Available Rear A/C N/A
Power Driver Seat Not Available Power Driver Seat N/A
Power Passenger Seat Not Available Power Passenger Seat N/A
Remote Engine Start Not Available Remote Engine Start N/A
Remote Trunk Release Not Available Remote Trunk Release N/A
Seat Memory Not Available Seat Memory N/A
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage N/A
Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available Universal Garage Door Opener N/A
Telematics Not Available Telematics N/A
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics N/A
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats N/A
Cloth Seats Standard Cloth Seats N/A
Leather Seats Not Available Leather Seats N/A
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Leather Steering Wheel N/A
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Premium Synthetic Seats N/A
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats N/A
Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available Woodgrain Interior Trim N/A
Sun/Moonroof Standard Sun/Moonroof N/A
HD Radio Standard HD Radio N/A
Satellite Radio Not Available Satellite Radio N/A
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player N/A
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input N/A
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection N/A
Premium Sound System Standard Premium Sound System N/A
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System N/A
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available Hard Disk Drive Media Storage N/A
Smart Device Integration Not Available Smart Device Integration N/A
WiFi Hotspot Not Available WiFi Hotspot N/A
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Curb Weight 3,082 lbs Curb Weight 3,188 lbs
Ground Clearance 6.3 in Ground Clearance 4.7 in
Wheelbase 106.3 in Wheelbase 103.6 in
Front Wheel Size 18" x 7.5" Front Wheel Size 18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size 18" x 7.5" Rear Wheel Size 18" x 7.5"
Front Tire P225/45WR18 Front Tire P225/40HR18
Rear Tire P225/45WR18 Rear Tire P225/40HR18
Front Width 60.6 in Front Width 60.4 in
Max Width 70.7 in Max Width 70.4 in
Height 55.7 in Height 57.9 in
Length 176.6 in Length 168.8 in
Front Seat Headroom 37.7 in Front Seat Headroom 38.5 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.4 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room 52.6 in Front Seat Hip Room 53.4 in
Front Seat Leg Room 41.8 in Front Seat Leg Room 41.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom 36.4 in Rear Seat Headroom 38.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 52.1 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 53.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room 48.5 in Rear Seat Hip Room 46.3 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 34.6 in Rear Seat Leg Room 35 in