2013 Scion iQ vs 2013 Toyota Prius C

2013 Scion iQ

2013 Toyota Prius C

Select style

3-Door HB

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
iQ 3-Door HB	36	37	$14,720	$15,495

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5-Door HB Four

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Prius c 5-Door HB Four	53	46	$21,746	$23,360
Prius c 5-Door HB One	53	46	$18,127	$19,080
Prius c 5-Door HB Three	53	46	$20,261	$21,765
Prius c 5-Door HB Two	53	46	$18,829	$20,030

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$14,720

$21,746

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$15,495

$23,360

Monthly Payment Estimate

$258 / month

$389 / 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 2013 Scion iQ will appeal to space-challenged city dwellers; for everyone else, it's a lifestyle choice to buy a car that stands out from the crowd.

The 2013 Toyota Prius C has all the gas-mileage virtues of larger Prius models, but it's smaller, more fun to drive, and--crucially--almost $5,000 cheaper.

TCC Likes

Tiny outside, but tall folks fit inside
Well-crafted interior
Clever 3+1 seating

'Normal' styling for a Prius
50-mpg EPA rating
Good front space

TCC Dislikes

Acceleration on the slow side
Gas mileage not as high as you think
Missing a manual transmission option

Acceleration mediocre
Noisy at higher speeds
Interior trim designed to a price

Fuel Economy

City

36 mpg

53 mpg

Highway

37 mpg

46 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Mini Compact

Compact

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

50.20

51.7

Front Leg Room (in)

40.90

41.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

73.80

87.4

Front Hip Room (in)

53.90

51.0

Second Leg Room (in)

28.60

50.8

Front Head Room (in)

37.70

38.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

33.80

50.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.10

52.3

Second Head Room (in)

35.90

37.0

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

59.10

56.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

57.50

58.1

Wheelbase (in)

78.70

100.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

66.10

66.7

Track Width, Front (in)

58.10

58.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.30

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

120.10

157.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.70

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

17.1

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Electric

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.10 x - TBD -

- TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.00 x - TBD -

10.83 x 0.98

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

8.50

9.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

26.40

31.4

Steering Type

Electric

Electric Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.90

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

13.20

- TBD -

Tires

Spare Tire Size

T125/70D16

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P175/60R16

P175/65R15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P175/60R16

P175/65R15

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2127

2500

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 5.0

15 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 5.0

15 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

94 @ 6000

73 @ 4800

Engine Type

Gas I4

Gas/Electric I4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

89 @ 4400

82 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.3L/81

1.5L/- TBD -

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

3.19

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Continuously Variable Ratio

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Type

Summary

Vehicle Name

Scion iQ

Toyota Prius c

Body Style

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

- 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

3.7

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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