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The Scion iA has some accomplished rivals in the subcompact-sedan class.
The Kia Rio is more expensive, but also offers more optional amenities.
The Chevrolet Sonic shares many attributes, but has more available driver assists.
The Ford Fiesta is a strong alternative for drivers who want the same type of sporty handling.
It won't have the same level of features, but there's no beating the Nissan Versa on price.
The Hyundai Accent packs much more power and has more available options.
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The 2016 Scion iA isn't fast or particularly roomy, but it delivers a great blend of features and performance for a remarkable subcompact price. |
Despite its five years largely unchanged, the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic remains stylish and comfortable, and it scores big not only on safety ratings, but also driving fun. |
The 2016 Fiesta offers fun and features not expected at these prices, but it lacks interior space compared to top rivals. |
The 2016 Hyundai Accent is a practical and economical subcompact car, but crash-test scores are below par. |
The 2016 Kia Rio is starting to fall behind, though an attractive design and good feature content offset its cramped rear seat and only adequate safety ratings. |
The 2016 Nissan Versa sedan and Versa Note hatchback are no-frills transportation with plenty of space, but poor safety and performance ratings. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $15,700 | $14,345 | $14,580 | $14,745 | $14,165 | $11,990 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 31 MPG City / 42 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Regular Unleaded I-4 | Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| Subcompact Cars | Compact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars |
| Style Name | |||||
| 4-Door Sedan Manual (GS) | 4-Door Sedan Manual LS | 4-Door Sedan S | 4-Door Sedan Manual SE | 4-Door Sedan Manual LX | 4-Door Sedan Manual 1.6 S |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | |||||
| Manual w/OD | Manual | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
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| 2016 Scion iA vs. 2016 Chevrolet Sonic | 2016 Scion iA vs. 2016 Ford Fiesta | 2016 Scion iA vs. 2016 Hyundai Accent | 2016 Scion iA vs. 2016 Kia Rio | 2016 Scion iA vs. 2016 Nissan Versa | |
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