2012 Scion iQ vs 2012 Toyota Yaris

2012 Scion iQ

2012 Toyota Yaris

Select style

3-Door HB

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
iQ 3-Door HB	36	37	$14,501	$15,265

Select style

3-Door Liftback Automatic L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Yaris 3-Door Liftback Automatic L	30	35	$14,246	$14,840
Yaris 3-Door Liftback Automatic LE	30	35	$15,000	$15,625
Yaris 3-Door Liftback Manual L	30	38	$13,551	$14,115
Yaris 5-Door Liftback Automatic L	30	35	$14,534	$15,140
Yaris 5-Door Liftback Automatic LE	30	35	$15,455	$16,100
Yaris 5-Door Liftback Automatic SE	30	35	$16,510	$17,200
Yaris 5-Door Liftback Manual SE	30	38	$15,743	$16,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$14,501

$14,246

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$15,265

$14,840

Monthly Payment Estimate

$254 / month

$247 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The appeal of the 2012 Scion iQ minicar is limited; but for parking-challenged urban dwellers, it's charming.

The 2012 Toyota Yaris is fuel-efficient in the city without hybrid hardware, and it has an nicely appointed interior that feels cheerful but not cheapskate; but its weak performance and highway refinement aren't up to current class standards.

TCC Likes

Innovative seating arrangement
Superb interior materials
Tall folks fit!

Good real-world city mpg
Nicely weighted steering
Ride quality

TCC Dislikes

Sub-40-mpg highway rating
Slow acceleration
No available manual gearbox

No telescopic steering adjustment
Engine noise
Automatic has just four speeds

Fuel Economy

City

36 mpg

30 mpg

Highway

37 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Mini Compact

Subcompact

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

50.2

51.8

Front Leg Room (in)

40.9

40.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

73.8

84.4

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

50.0

Second Leg Room (in)

28.6

33.3

Front Head Room (in)

37.7

39.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

33.8

49.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.1

52.5

Second Head Room (in)

35.9

37.6

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

59.1

59.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

57.5

57.9

Wheelbase (in)

78.7

98.8

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

66.1

66.7

Track Width, Front (in)

58.1

58.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

120.1

153.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.7

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

15.3

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

25.7

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Electric

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.1 x - TBD -

7.9 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.0 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-wheel

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

8.5

11.1

Steering

Steering Type

Electric

Electric Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.9

3.0

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

13.2

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

12.9

30.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

T125/70D16

Front Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P175/60R16

P175/65HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P175/60R16

P175/65HR15

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2127

2315

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 5.0

15 x 5.0

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 5.0

15 x 5.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

5.4

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

94 @ 6000

106 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

89 @ 4400

103 @ 4200

Engine Order Code

- TBD -

1NZ

Displacement

1.3L/81

1.5L/91

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

2.34

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.55

Trans Order Code

- TBD -

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

4.23

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

Trans Description Cont.

Continuously Variable Ratio

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

2.84

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Scion iQ

Toyota Yaris

Body Style

3 Door Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.83

0.95

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion beam

Torsion Beam

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.1

5.8

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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