Scion iQ MPG by year — every rating on record
The Scion iQ has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2011 to 2015. Across those years its best rated version returned 37 mpg (2012) and its thirstiest returned 36 mpg (2011). The EPA record holds 5 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Minicompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | #1 of 30 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minicompact Cars |
| 2012 | 1 | 37 mpg | 37 mpg | #1 of 39 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minicompact Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 37 mpg | 37 mpg | #3 of 30 (93th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minicompact Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 37 mpg | 37 mpg | #2 of 29 (96th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minicompact Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 37 mpg | 37 mpg | #2 of 30 (97th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minicompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Scion iQ placed highest in 2011 at #1 of 30, and lowest in 2013 at #3 of 30. It spent 5 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.3L 4-cyl | 36 | 37 | 37 | 310.8 | 8.0 | $1,700 | 238 | 9/10 |
| 2014 | 1.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.3L 4-cyl | 36 | 37 | 37 | 310.8 | 8.0 | $1,700 | 238 | 9/10 |
| 2013 | 1.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.3L 4-cyl | 36 | 37 | 37 | 310.8 | 8.0 | $1,700 | 238 | 9/10 |
| 2012 | 1.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.3L 4-cyl | 36 | 37 | 37 | 310.8 | 8.0 | $1,700 | 240.1891891891892 | n/a |
| 2011 | 1.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.3L 4-cyl | 36 | 37 | 36 | 319.4 | 8.3 | $1,750 | 246.86111111111111 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 → 2012 | 36 → 37 mpg | +1 mpg | 311 gal |
What iQ fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2015 Scion iQ burns 311 to 311 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $932 | $932 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,088 | $1,088 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,243 | $1,243 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2015 model year is $1,700 to $1,700 a year in fuel, or $2,750 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Minicompact Cars
Across the 153 nameplates EPA classifies as Minicompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 37 mpg the Scion iQ is 16 mpg better the median, which is worth about $829 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Minicompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Scion nameplates
Every Scion model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.