Compare 2012 Scion tC - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $18,575 | $18,575 | $18,995 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $17,646 | $17,646 | $18,235 |
| Destination | $755 | $755 | $770 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Climatic Manual | |
| Air Filter | N/A | Standard | |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 2 | |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | |
| Floor Mats | Rubber Front And Rear | Rubber Front And Rear | |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Fixed | |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | Driver And Passenger | |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver And Passenger | |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Standard | |
| Water Temp Gauge | N/A | Standard | |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | N/A | |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | |
| 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 | |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Leather | |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Bucket | |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers | |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | |
| Front Armrests | Center | N/A | |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 50-50 Bench | |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | Standard | |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | N/A | |
| Speakers | 8 | 8 | |
| Amplifier | 140W | N/A | |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | |
| Navigation System | Optional | N/A | |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | N/A | |
| 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 | N/A | |
| 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 | |
| Daytime Running Lights | Optional | Standard | |
| 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 | |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | Standard | |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Immobilizer III | |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | Optional | |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | Standard | |
| 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 (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 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 | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 24 Months/25,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 24 Months/25,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Window Grid And Roof Mount | |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | Chrome | |
| Grille Trim | Black | N/A | |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 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 | Standard | |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | Fixed Glass With Sunshade | N/A | |
| Spoiler | Lip | N/A | |
| Front Tires | P225/45WR18.0 BSW AS | P215/55HR17.0 BSW AS | |
| Wheels | 18" Painted Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.5L I-4 | 2.5L I-5 | |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | |
| 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 | Torsion Beam | |
| 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 | N/A | |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | |
| Axle Ratio | 4.06 | 3.65 | |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | N/A | |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 174.0 " | 168.4 " | |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.7 " | 71.2 " | |
| Exterior Height | 55.7 " | 58.5 " | |
| Engine | 2.5L I-4 | 2.5L I-5 | |
| Horsepower | 180 @ 6,000 Rpm | 170 @ 5,700 Rpm | |
| Torque | 173 @ 4,100 Rpm | 177 @ 4,250 Rpm | |
| Fuel Economy - City | 23 Mpg | 22 Mpg | |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 31 Mpg | 31 Mpg | |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.4 Seconds | 7.5 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.9 Seconds | 16.1 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 89 Mph | 85 Mph | |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | |
| Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 61 Mph | |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.54/3.86 " | 3.25/3.64 " | |
| Curb Weight | 3,060 Lbs. | 2,939 Lbs. | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,145 Lbs. | N/A | |
| Payload | N/A | 858 Lbs. | |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 " | 99.9 " | |
| Front Track | 60.6 " | 62.2 " | |
| Rear Track | 61.4 " | 60.9 " | |
| Turning Radius | 18.7 '' | 17.7 '' | |
| Drag Coefficient | .33 | .37 | |
| Front Legroom | 41.8 " | 41.3 " | |
| Rear Legroom | 34.6 " | 31.4 " | |
| Front Headroom | 37.7 " | 39.4 " | |
| Rear Headroom | 36.4 " | 37.1 " | |
| Front Hip Room | 52.6 " | N/A | |
| Rear Hip Room | 48.5 " | N/A | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.4 " | 55.3 " | |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 52.1 " | 49.0 " | |
| Luggage Volume | 14.7 Cu.ft. | 15.4 Cu.ft. | |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 14.7 Cu.ft. | 29.9 Cu.ft. | |
| Passenger Volume | 88 Cu.ft. | 85 Cu.ft. | |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 14.5 Gal. | |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Front Seat | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 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 | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | acceptable | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
