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2012 Scion iQ MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Scion iQ is a subcompact car with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 37 MPG combined (36 city / 37 highway) on regular gasoline. That's up 1 MPG from the 2011 model. Among 36 subcompact cars rated for 2012, it ranks 3rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,257 a year to fuel.

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Combined 37 MPG 36 MPG city · 37 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,257 15,000 mi/yr · $8.38 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2012 #3 of 36 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2012 Scion iQ's fuel average is 15.7 km/L (6.4 L/100 km), or 37 MPG combined: 15.3 km/L in the city and 15.7 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City3615.36.5
Highway3715.76.4
Combined3715.76.4

How it ranks among 2012 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Mitsubishi i-MiEV112 MPGe $810
  2. 2CODA Automotive Coda73 MPGe $1,242
  3. 3Scion iQ37 MPG $1,257
  4. 4Ford Fiesta32 MPG $1,453
  5. 5Scion xD29 MPG $1,603
  6. 36Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible14 MPG $4,232
2012 iQOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,522/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

iQ MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.3L 4-cyl · CVT
iQ
Gas 36 MPG 37 MPG 37 MPG — $1,257

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.3L 4-cyl
Transmission
CVT
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
74 cu ft
Cargo volume
4 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
240 g/mi

2012 Scion iQ vs. rivals

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Scion iQ?

Up to 37 MPG combined (36 city / 37 highway).

What fuel does the 2012 Scion iQ use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Scion iQ?

The 2012 Scion iQ's fuel average is 15.7 km/L (6.4 L/100 km), or 37 MPG combined: 15.3 km/L in the city and 15.7 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2012 Scion iQ per year?

About $1,257 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $8.38 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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