Compare 2012 Scion tC - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $18,575 | $18,575 | $18,300 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $17,646 | $17,646 | $17,108 |
| Destination | $755 | $755 | $795 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | |
| Air Filter | N/A | Standard | |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | |
| Compass | N/A | Standard | |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Optional | |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 1 | |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | |
| Floor Mats | Rubber Front And Rear | Carpet Front | |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Power | |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Standard | |
| Water Temp Gauge | N/A | Standard | |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Fuel Door Release | Mechanical | N/A | |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 1 | |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Urethane | |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Bucket | |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt | |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | Optional | |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Fixed | |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Optional | |
| Speakers | 8 | 4 | |
| Amplifier | 140W | N/A | |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | |
| Navigation System | Optional | N/A | |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Optional | |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | N/A | |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | N/A | Front | |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto On/off | |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | |
| Daytime Running Lights | Optional | Optional | |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | Standard | |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | Optional | |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | SecuriLock | |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | N/A | |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) | |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 24 Months/25,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 24 Months/25,000 Miles | N/A | |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Integrated Roof | |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | |
| Grille Trim | Black | With Chrome Bar | |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 4 Doors | |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | Optional | |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | Fixed Glass With Sunshade | N/A | |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | |
| Front Tires | P225/45WR18.0 BSW AS | P215/55HR16.0 BSW AS | |
| Wheels | 18" Painted Aluminum | 16" Steel | |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | |
| Rear Window Wipers | N/A | Fixed Interval | |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.5L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Rear Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Short And Long Arm | |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | |
| Sequential Shift Control | Optional | SelectShift | |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | |
| Axle Ratio | 4.06 | 3.82 | |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | Optional | |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 174.0 " | 171.6 " | |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.7 " | 71.8 " | |
| Exterior Height | 55.7 " | 57.7 " | |
| Engine | 2.5L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | |
| Horsepower | 180 @ 6,000 Rpm | 160 @ 6,500 Rpm | |
| Torque | 173 @ 4,100 Rpm | 146 @ 4,450 Rpm | |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | |
| Fuel Economy - City | 23 Mpg | 26 Mpg | |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 31 Mpg | 36 Mpg | |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.4 Seconds | 7.6 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.9 Seconds | 15.9 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 89 Mph | 91 Mph | |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | |
| Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 61 Mph | |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.54/3.86 " | 3.44/3.27 " | |
| Curb Weight | 3,060 Lbs. | 2,889 Lbs. | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,145 Lbs. | 3,990 Lbs. | |
| Payload | N/A | 827 Lbs. | |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 " | 104.3 " | |
| Front Track | 60.6 " | 61.2 " | |
| Rear Track | 61.4 " | 60.4 " | |
| Turning Radius | 18.7 '' | 18.0 '' | |
| Drag Coefficient | .33 | N/A | |
| Front Legroom | 41.8 " | 41.9 " | |
| Rear Legroom | 34.6 " | 33.2 " | |
| Front Headroom | 37.7 " | 38.3 " | |
| Rear Headroom | 36.4 " | 37.9 " | |
| Front Hip Room | 52.6 " | 53.9 " | |
| Rear Hip Room | 48.5 " | 52.7 " | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.4 " | 55.6 " | |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 52.1 " | 53.7 " | |
| Luggage Volume | 14.7 Cu.ft. | 23.8 Cu.ft. | |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 14.7 Cu.ft. | 44.8 Cu.ft. | |
| Passenger Volume | 88 Cu.ft. | 91 Cu.ft. | |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 12.4 Gal. | |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Front Seat | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Front | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Passenger's | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | acceptable | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
