2016 head-to-head · Subcompact Car
2016 Ford Fiesta vs Scion iA
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2016 Ford Fiesta (35 MPG) costs about $1,329 a year to fuel and the 2016 Scion iA (36 MPG) about $1,292.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Ford Fiesta
- Scion iA
Side by side
| Ford Fiesta | Scion iA | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,329 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,292 |
| 35 MPG | Combined efficiency | 36 MPG |
| 31 MPG | City | 32 MPG |
| 41 MPG | Highway | 41 MPG |
| 85 cu ft | Passenger volume | 86 cu ft |
| 15 cu ft | Cargo volume | 13 cu ft |
| 252 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 249 g/mi |
| 8/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 8/10 |
| 8/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 8/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 1.0L 3-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | 1.5L 4-cyl |
| 5-speed manual | Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Ford Fiesta vs Scion iA across model years
- Ford Fiesta
- Scion iA
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Ford Fiesta has more cargo space (15 vs. 13 cu ft).
Among 39 2016 subcompact cars, the Ford Fiesta ranks 8th and the Scion iA 6th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2016 Ford Fiesta or the 2016 Scion iA?
Measured by cost to drive, the Scion iA. The Ford Fiesta is rated 35 MPG combined and the Scion iA 36 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2016 Ford Fiesta vs. the Scion iA per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,329 for the Ford Fiesta and $1,292 for the Scion iA.
Which has more cargo space?
The Ford Fiesta, with 15 cu ft of luggage volume versus 13 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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