Scion iQ
37 MPG The 2015 Scion iQ is EPA-rated at 37 MPG combined (36 city / 37 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 405 gallons, $1297 a year in fuel, or $0.086 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2011–2015 run it averages 36.8 MPG, improving by 1 MPG over 5 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.068 | $676 | $1014 | $1351 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.081 | $811 | $1216 | $1622 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.086 | $865 | $1297 | $1730 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.095 | $946 | $1419 | $1892 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.108 | $1081 | $1622 | $2162 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.122 | $1216 | $1824 | $2432 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.135 | $1351 | $2027 | $2703 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 37 MPG | 36 | 37 | $1700 | 238 | 1 |
| 2014 | 37 MPG | 36 | 37 | $1700 | 238 | 1 |
| 2013 | 37 MPG | 36 | 37 | $1700 | 238 | 1 |
| 2012 | 37 MPG | 36 | 37 | $1700 | 240 | 1 |
| 2011 | 36 MPG | 36 | 37 | $1750 | 247 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 68 minicompact cars models tracked here, the Scion iQ ranks 2 on current figures, against a class average of 22.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Fiat 500e (116).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 238 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 3.6 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Scion iQ get?
The 2015 Scion iQ is rated at 37 MPG combined by the EPA — 36 city and 37 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 36.8 MPG, ranging from 36 to 37 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Scion iQ cost in fuel per year?
At 37 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 405 gallons — roughly $1297 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.086 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2015 model is $1700.
Has the Scion iQ become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 36 MPG in 2011 to 37 in 2015 — an improvement of 1 MPG, or 3% across 5 model years.
Is the Scion iQ efficient for its class?
It ranks 2 of 68 in the Minicompact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 22.2 MPG. That is 14.8 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.