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2012 Scion tC MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Scion tC is a compact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (23 city / 30 highway) on regular gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2011 model. Among 46 compact cars rated for 2012, it ranks 29th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,860 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 23 MPG city · 30 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,860 15,000 mi/yr · $12.40 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2012 #29 of 46 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2012 Scion tC's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City239.810.2
Highway3012.87.8
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 2012 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Focus EV105 MPGe $864
  2. 2Toyota Prius c50 MPG $930
  3. 3Honda Civic Hybrid44 MPG $1,057
  4. 4Lexus CT42 MPG $1,107
  5. 5Honda Insight41 MPG $1,134
  6. 29Scion tC25 MPG $1,860
  7. 46Rolls-Royce Phantom14 MPG $4,232
2012 tCOther compact carsClass median: $1,691/yr

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

tC MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual
tC
Gas 23 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
tC
Gas 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
6-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
90 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

2012 Scion tC vs. rivals

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Scion tC?

Up to 25 MPG combined (23 city / 30 highway).

What fuel does the 2012 Scion tC use?

Regular gasoline.

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

The 2012 Scion tC's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

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

About $1,860 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.40 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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