The Scion tC sits in a niche market with a few very interesting competitors.
On one end, the Honda Civic Si is less engaging than most performance coupes, and it just doesn't give us the thrills that it once did.
The MINI Cooper S is small, quirky, and fun to drive, but it can get expensive in a hurry.
The Hyundai Veloster Turbo is now as sporty as the car looks, if you're into asymmetrical cars.
And, there's the excellent Ford Focus ST, which is larger and more expensive than the tC.
If you're looking for a completely different flavor, try the Ford Mustang V-6, which is only price-competitive in its basest form.
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The shadow cast by the FR-S is a long one, but the 2015 tC manages to have an interesting personality on its own. |
The 2015 Ford Mustang finally makes the rear-end switch—and the SVO's back, at least in spirit. |
The 2015 Honda Civic is refined, comfortable, and offers top-notch safety ratings and features. |
The 2015 Hyundai Veloster is more sporty hatch than true sports car. Its design is sometimes a demerit, but that makes it no less unique. |
The 2015 MINI Cooper hardtop is a slightly larger car with all the virtues of earlier MINIs and fewer drawbacks; it's nicer and quieter inside, the base car is closer to the Cooper S in performance, and it retains the rollerskate handling and cheeky character it's always had. |
The 2015 Scion FR-S is simple, straightforward, and well-executed, making it the perfect affordable sports car. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $19,210 | $23,800 | $18,290 | $18,000 | $20,700 | $24,900 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 23 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 47 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3 | Premium Unleaded H-4 |
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| Compact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Minicompact Cars |
| Style Name | |||||
| 2-Door HB Manual (GS) | 2-Door Fastback V6 | 2-Door Manual LX | 3-Door Coupe Manual | 2-Door HB | 2-Door Coupe Manual (GS) |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Coupe | Fastback | Coupe | Hatchback | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Transmission | |||||
| Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
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| 2015 Scion tC vs. 2015 Ford Mustang | 2015 Scion tC vs. 2015 Honda Civic | 2015 Scion tC vs. 2015 Hyundai Veloster | 2015 Scion tC vs. 2015 MINI Cooper | 2015 Scion tC vs. 2015 Scion FR-S | |
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