2015 Scion iQ vs 2015 Toyota Yaris

2015 Scion iQ

2015 Toyota Yaris

Select style

3-Door HB

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
iQ 3-Door HB	36	37	$14,882	$15,665

Select style

3-Door Liftback Automatic L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Yaris 3-Door Liftback Automatic L	30	36	$14,947	$15,570
Yaris 3-Door Liftback Automatic LE	30	36	$15,845	$16,505
Yaris 3-Door Liftback Manual L	30	37	$14,251	$14,845
Yaris 5-Door Liftback Automatic L	30	36	$15,307	$15,945
Yaris 5-Door Liftback Automatic LE	30	36	$16,206	$16,880
Yaris 5-Door Liftback Automatic SE	30	36	$16,911	$17,620
Yaris 5-Door Liftback Manual SE	30	37	$16,144	$16,820

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$14,882

$14,947

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$15,665

$15,570

Monthly Payment Estimate

$261 / month

$260 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Scion iQ is made for city dwellers who have trouble finding parking; others will see it as a fashion accessory or a vehicular oddity.

The 2015 Toyota Yaris gets an eye-catching new face, spruced-up interior trims, and a somewhat quieter interior, but it lags behind the current crop of U.S.-market subcompacts in many ways.

TCC Likes

Headroom even for tall adults
Space-efficient interior
Tiny package, 3+1 seats

Standout new front-end design
Relatively zippy with the manual
Decent, supportive front seats

TCC Dislikes

Marginal acceleration at best
Fuel efficiency not as good as hybrids
No manual gearbox option

Four-speed automatic is outmoded
Weak on passing power
Steering wheel doesn’t telescope

Fuel Economy

City

36 mpg

30 mpg

Highway

37 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minicompact Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

28.6

33.3

Front Head Room (in)

37.7

39.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

73.8

84.4

Second Hip Room (in)

33.8

49.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.1

52.5

Second Head Room (in)

35.9

37.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

50.2

51.8

Front Leg Room (in)

40.9

40.6

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

58.1

58.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

120.1

155.5

Height, Overall (in)

59.1

59.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

57.5

57.9

Wheelbase (in)

78.7

98.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

66.1

66.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

16.7

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

3.5

15.3

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

7.1

7.9

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.1

7.9

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

8.5

11.1

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

26.4

31.5

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P175/60HR16

P175/65HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P175/60HR16

P175/65HR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2127

2335

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 5

15 X 5.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 5

15 X 5.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

89 @ 4400

103 @ 4200

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.3 L/81

1.5 L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

94 @ 6000

106 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.85

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.34

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.55

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.24

Summary

Vehicle Name

Scion iQ

Toyota Yaris

Body Style

Hatchback

Liftback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

4.8 (Est)

5.5 (Est)

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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