Scion xD MPG by year — every rating on record
The Scion xD has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2008 to 2014. Across those years its best rated version returned 29 mpg (2008) and its thirstiest returned 28 mpg (2008). The EPA record holds 14 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 29 mpg | 28 mpg | #7 of 59 (90th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2009 | 2 | 29 mpg | 28 mpg | #13 of 61 (80th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2010 | 2 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #13 of 63 (81th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2011 | 2 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #9 of 60 (86th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2012 | 2 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #7 of 62 (90th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2013 | 2 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #10 of 71 (87th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2014 | 2 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #15 of 63 (77th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Scion xD placed highest in 2008 at #7 of 59, and lowest in 2014 at #15 of 63. It spent 7 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 27 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 305 | 7/10 |
| 2014 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 27 | 32 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 301 | 7/10 |
| 2013 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 27 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 305 | 8/10 |
| 2013 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 27 | 32 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 301 | 8/10 |
| 2012 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 27 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 306.44827586206895 | n/a |
| 2012 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 27 | 32 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 306.44827586206895 | n/a |
| 2011 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 27 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 306.44827586206895 | n/a |
| 2011 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 27 | 32 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 306.44827586206895 | n/a |
| 2010 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 27 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 306.44827586206895 | n/a |
| 2010 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 27 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 306.44827586206895 | n/a |
| 2009 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 26 | 32 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 317.39285714285717 | n/a |
| 2009 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 27 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 306.44827586206895 | n/a |
| 2008 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 26 | 32 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 317.39285714285717 | n/a |
| 2008 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 27 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 306.44827586206895 | n/a |
What xD fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2014 Scion xD burns 397 to 397 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 | $1,190 | $1,190 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,388 | $1,388 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,586 | $1,586 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2014 model year is $2,150 to $2,150 a year in fuel, or $500 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 29 mpg the Scion xD is 5 mpg better the median, which is worth about $289 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact 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.