2012 Scion tC Specifications

2-Door HB Automatic
MSRP based on 2-Door HB Automatic
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 23 mpg City/31 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I4, 2.5L
EPA Class Compact Car
Style Name 2dr HB Auto (Natl)
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style 2dr Car
Transmission 6-speed automatic sequential-shift transmission w/OD

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Compact Car
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3102
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in) 41.8
Second Shoulder Room (in) 52.1
Passenger Volume (ft³) 88.4
Second Head Room (in) 36.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 55.4
Second Hip Room (in) 48.5
Front Head Room (in) 37.7
Second Leg Room (in) 34.6
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 52.6
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in) 55.7
Length, Overall (in) 174.0
Min Ground Clearance (in) 6.3
Track Width, Front (in) 60.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.7
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 106.3
Track Width, Rear (in) 61.4
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³) 34.5
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³) 14.7

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 14.5
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 31
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 26

Performance Specs

Engine
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine Type Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 180 @ 6000
Displacement 2.5L/152
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 173 @ 4100
Transmission
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.61
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.82
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.90
Reverse Ratio (:1) 4.15
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.71
Trans Type 6
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.42
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.30
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.65 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.98 x - TBD -
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 37.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 14.8
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.81
Steering Type Electric pwr
Tires
Front Tire Size P225/45R18
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P225/45R18
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size T145/80D16
Wheels
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 18 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) Compact
Front Wheel Size (in) 18 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 0.95
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.87
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear Yes
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor Yes
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other Features Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD)
Brake assist
Brake override system
Vehicle stability control (VSC)
Traction control
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS) -inc:...
Front seat mounted side airbags
Front & rear side curtain airbags
Driver knee airbag
3-point seat belts in all seating positions -inc: driver & front...
Front active head restraints
Child safety rear door locks
CRS top tether anchor brackets & lower anchors
Tire pressure monitoring system
First-aid kit

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 60,000
Drivetrain Years 5
Maintenance Miles/km 25,000
Maintenance Years 2
Roadside Assistance Miles/km Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years 3

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 6.3
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
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