Scion TC MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Scion TC model year from 2005 to 2016 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the TC has been offered with 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2016 (up to 26 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Scion TC fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2016 26 MPG 2.5L 4-cyl $11,995 57 listings
2015 26 MPG 2.5L 4-cyl $9,998 58 listings
2014 26 MPG 2.5L 4-cyl — —
2013 25 MPG 2.5L 4-cyl — —
2012 25 MPG 2.5L 4-cyl — —
2011 25 MPG 2.5L 4-cyl — —
2010 23–24 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl — —
2009 23–24 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl — —
2008 23–24 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl — —
2007 23–24 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl — —
2006 22–23 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl — —
2005 22–23 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl — —

2016 Scion TC: engines & MPG

The 2016 TC was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 26 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $11,995 on VehiSales (57 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
tC 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 23 30 26 MPG
tC 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 23 30 26 MPG

2015 Scion TC: engines & MPG

The 2015 TC was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 26 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $9,998 on VehiSales (58 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
tC 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 23 30 26 MPG
tC 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 23 30 26 MPG

2014 Scion TC: engines & MPG

The 2014 TC was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 26 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
tC 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 23 30 26 MPG
tC 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 23 30 26 MPG

2013 Scion TC: engines & MPG

The 2013 TC was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 25 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
tC 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 23 30 25 MPG
tC 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 22 30 25 MPG

2012 Scion TC: engines & MPG

The 2012 TC was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 25 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
tC 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 23 30 25 MPG
tC 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 22 30 25 MPG

2011 Scion TC: engines & MPG

The 2011 TC was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 25 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
tC 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 23 30 25 MPG
tC 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 22 30 25 MPG

2010 Scion TC: engines & MPG

The 2010 TC was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 24 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
tC 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 21 29 24 MPG
tC 2.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 20 27 23 MPG

2009 Scion TC: engines & MPG

The 2009 TC was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 24 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
tC 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 21 29 24 MPG
tC 2.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 20 27 23 MPG

2008 Scion TC: engines & MPG

The 2008 TC was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 24 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
tC 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 21 29 24 MPG
tC 2.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 20 27 23 MPG

2007 Scion TC: engines & MPG

The 2007 TC was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 24 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
tC 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 21 29 24 MPG
tC 2.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 20 27 23 MPG

2006 Scion TC: engines & MPG

The 2006 TC was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
tC 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 20 27 23 MPG
tC 2.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 27 22 MPG

2005 Scion TC: engines & MPG

The 2005 TC was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
tC 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 20 27 23 MPG
tC 2.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 27 22 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Scion TC get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the TC range from 23 to 26 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2016 model year.

What engines does the 2016 Scion TC have?

The 2016 TC was EPA-rated with 2.5L 4-cyl engines — see the 2016 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Scion TC require premium gas?

No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of September 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Scion TC EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/scion/tc.

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