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Price (base MSRP)$15,700$22,400$21,900
Fuel Economy22 / 28 MPG
10.69 / 8.4 L/100km		51 / 48 MPG
4.7 / 4.9 L/100km		30 / 41 MPG
7.84 / 5.74 L/100km
Estimated annual fuel cost Info$1,200.00$600.00$857.14
Estimated annual fuel use Info480 gallons a year240 gallons a year343 gallons a year
Estimated annual greenhouse gas emissions Info9,120 pounds a year4,560 pounds a year6,514 pounds a year
Body Type
Van
Sedan
Sedan
Technology
Small Car
Hybrid
Diesel
Seating555
Pros
  • Fun and funky appearance
  • Peppy performance
  • Affordable
  • Highest fuel economy of all US vehicles
  • Unique iconic aerodynamic design
  • 2010 model is faster, bigger and has more features
  • Great mileage while offering punchy performance
  • Only non-luxury clean diesel vehicle on the market
  • Qualifies for $1,300 federal "clean vehicle" tax credit
Cons
  • Not nearly as efficient as cars of similar size
  • Awkward interior features
  • Scion suffers from low reliability rankings
  • Limited rear-view vision through hatchback
  • Adequate but not stellar acceleration
  • Unique design does not appeal to everyone
  • Fluctuating diesel prices make for uncertain economics
  • Low reliability ratings
  • Less than exciting styling
Driver's side profile with drivers side door openDriver's side profile with drivers side door openDriver's side profile with drivers side door openDriver's side profile with drivers side door open
Inside of driver's side open door, window openInside of driver's side open door, window openInside of driver's side open door, window openInside of driver's side open door, window open
Driver's side inside window controlsDriver's side inside window controlsDriver's side inside window controlsDriver's side inside window controls
Front driver's side wheel at profileFront driver's side wheel at profileFront driver's side wheel at profileFront driver's side wheel at profile
Drivers side headlightDrivers side headlightDrivers side headlightDrivers side headlight
Passenger Side TaillightPassenger Side TaillightPassenger Side TaillightPassenger Side Taillight
Drivers Side Door handleDrivers Side Door handleDrivers Side Door handleDrivers Side Door handle
Front angle viewFront angle viewFront angle viewFront angle view
Front low 5/8 angle viewFront low 5/8 angle viewFront low 5/8 angle viewFront low 5/8 angle view
Rear 3/4 angle viewRear 3/4 angle viewRear 3/4 angle viewRear 3/4 angle view
Trunk openTrunk openTrunk openTrunk open
EngineEngineEngineEngine
Front seats from Drivers SideFront seats from Drivers SideFront seats from Drivers SideFront seats from Drivers Side
Rear seats from Drivers SideRear seats from Drivers SideRear seats from Drivers SideRear seats from Drivers Side
Steering wheel 1/3Steering wheel 1/3Steering wheel 1/3Steering wheel 1/3
Center console 1/3Center console 1/3Center console 1/3Center console 1/3
Passenger's view 1/3Passenger's view 1/3Passenger's view 1/3Passenger's view 1/3
Closeup of radio head unitCloseup of radio head unitCloseup of radio head unitCloseup of radio head unit
Centered wide dash shotCentered wide dash shotCentered wide dash shotCentered wide dash shot
Rear cargo storage shot from front seatRear cargo storage shot from front seatRear cargo storage shot from front seatImage not available
Front center dividerFront center dividerFront center dividerFront center divider
Speedometer/tachometerSpeedometer/tachometerSpeedometer/tachometerSpeedometer/tachometer
Gas cap releaseGas cap releaseGas cap releaseGas cap release
Courtesy lamps/ceiling controlsImage not availableCourtesy lamps/ceiling controlsCourtesy lamps/ceiling controls
Seat Adjustment ControllersSeat Adjustment ControllersSeat Adjustment ControllersSeat Adjustment Controllers
Cup holdersCup holdersCup holdersCup holders
Chrome tip exhaust pipeChrome tip exhaust pipeImage not availableImage not available
Gas cap openGas cap openGas cap openGas cap open
Sunroof/moonroofImage not availableImage not availableSunroof/moonroof
Gear shifter/center consoleGear shifter/center consoleGear shifter/center consoleGear shifter/center console
Passenger seatPassenger seatPassenger seatPassenger seat
Front angle medium viewFront angle medium viewFront angle medium viewFront angle medium view
Front angle view, low wide perspectiveFront angle view, low wide perspectiveFront angle view, low wide perspectiveFront angle view, low wide perspective
Front angle view (wheel straight)Front angle view (wheel straight)Front angle view (wheel straight)Front angle view (wheel straight)
Hatchback & SUV rear angleHatchback & SUV rear angleHatchback & SUV rear angleImage not available
Front angle medium viewFront angle medium viewFront angle medium viewFront angle medium view
OverheadOverheadOverheadOverhead
Low/wide frontLow/wide frontLow/wide frontLow/wide front
Low/wide rearLow/wide rearLow/wide rearLow/wide rear
Low/wide front 5/8Low/wide front 5/8Low/wide front 5/8Low/wide front 5/8
Low/wide rear 5/8Low/wide rear 5/8Low/wide rear 5/8Low/wide rear 5/8
Trunk propsTrunk propsTrunk propsTrunk props
Auxiliary jack propsAuxiliary jack propsAuxiliary jack propsAuxiliary jack props
Cup holder prop (primary)Cup holder prop (primary)Cup holder prop (primary)Cup holder prop (primary)
Cup holder prop (secondary)Cup holder prop (secondary)Image not availableImage not available
Cup holder prop (tertiary)Cup holder prop (tertiary)Cup holder prop (tertiary)Cup holder prop (tertiary)
Cup holder prop (quaternary)Image not availableCup holder prop (quaternary)Cup holder prop (quaternary)
Glove box openGlove box openGlove box openGlove box open
Driver's side mirror, frontDriver's side mirror, frontDriver's side mirror, frontDriver's side mirror, front
Driver's side mirror, rearDriver's side mirror, rearDriver's side mirror, rearDriver's side mirror, rear
Rear window wiperRear window wiperImage not availableImage not available
Rear manufacture badge/emblemRear manufacture badge/emblemRear manufacture badge/emblemRear manufacture badge/emblem
Rear model badge/emblemRear model badge/emblemRear model badge/emblemRear model badge/emblem
Front center console with closed lid, from driver's side looking downFront center console with closed lid, from driver's side looking downFront center console with closed lid, from driver's side looking downFront center console with closed lid, from driver's side looking down
Zune and auxiliary jackZune and auxiliary jackZune and auxiliary jackZune and auxiliary jack
Steering wheel controls close-up. Leveled and from the leftSteering wheel controls close-up. Leveled and from the leftSteering wheel controls close-up. Leveled and from the leftSteering wheel controls close-up. Leveled and from the left
Rear center console with closed lid from driver's side looking downImage not availableRear center console with closed lid from driver's side looking downRear center console with closed lid from driver's side looking down
Driver's floor mat and pedals. Mid-seat level from outside looking inDriver's floor mat and pedals. Mid-seat level from outside looking inDriver's floor mat and pedals. Mid-seat level from outside looking inDriver's floor mat and pedals. Mid-seat level from outside looking in
Rear driver's side floor mat. Mid-seat level from outside looking inRear driver's side floor mat. Mid-seat level from outside looking inRear driver's side floor mat. Mid-seat level from outside looking inRear driver's side floor mat. Mid-seat level from outside looking in
Adjustable shoulder belt. Front passenger perspectiveAdjustable shoulder belt. Front passenger perspectiveAdjustable shoulder belt. Front passenger perspectiveAdjustable shoulder belt. Front passenger perspective
Key fob on driver's seatKey fob on driver's seatKey fob on driver's seatImage not available
Centered wide dash shot - night shotCentered wide dash shot - night shotCentered wide dash shot - night shotCentered wide dash shot - night shot
Main power pointImage not availableMain power pointMain power point
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Estimated annual fuel cost

Based on $2.50 per gallon and 12,000 miles of driving per year

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Estimated annual fuel use

Based on a 55% emphasis on city driving

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Estimated annual greenhouse gas emissions

One gallon of gas produces approximately 19 pounds of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Other GHG pollutants are not included. Only in-use carbon emissions are included.