The Scion tC sits in a niche market with a few very interesting competitors.
The closest competitor is the Honda Civic Si, which is less engaging than most performance coupes but more fun than the tC.
The Hyundai Veloster Turbo also serves a similar function, and it is now as sporty as it looks, if you're into asymmetrical cars.
The MINI Cooper S is small, quirky, and fun to drive, but it can get expensive in a hurry.
There's also 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 2016 Scion tC is a practical coupe with decent space and fuel economy, but power and performance are far from exciting. |
The Ford Mustang keeps its newfound finesse and pony-car attitude, blasting past its 50th year with a rorty new Shelby GT350 variant plus more ways to stand out from the crowd. |
The 2016 Honda Civic drops almost all the economy-car pretense; in Touring trim, it could easily wear a premium label. |
The 2016 Hyundai Veloster is a tough one to classify, but it is what it appears: part sports coupe, part sensible hot hatch, and a lot of quirky. |
The 2016 Mini Cooper is as cheeky as its retro style implies—and its three-cylinder engine is a charming surprise. |
The 2016 Scion FR-S is the perfect affordable sports car for many, with just enough in the way of creature comforts to keep it livable as a daily driver as well. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $19,385 | $24,145 | $18,640 | $18,000 | $20,700 | $25,305 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 23 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 42 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 39 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 | Midsize Cars | Compact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Minicompact Cars |
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| 2-Door HB Manual (GS) | 2-Door Fastback V6 | 4-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 | Sedan | 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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| 2016 Scion tC vs. 2016 Ford Mustang | 2016 Scion tC vs. 2016 Honda Civic | 2016 Scion tC vs. 2016 Hyundai Veloster | 2016 Scion tC vs. 2016 MINI Cooper | 2016 Scion tC vs. 2016 Scion FR-S | |
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