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2016 Scion IM

Rating7.5

Ranked #6 in

Compact Hatchback

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$18,460 - $19,200

Starting Price

Year

2016
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Nathan Dyer

Senior Editor,

Updated on September 26, 2023

Pros	Cons	What's New
Feature-packed for the price paid	Disappointing acceleration compared to competitors	All-new model for 2016
Impressive ride quality and comfortable seats	Unimpressive driving dynamics
Excellent fuel economy regardless of the transmission chosen	Compromised rearward visibility and limited space for cargo

Specs & Features

$19,200

price

137 hp @ 6100 rpm

horsepower

126 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

torque

Continuously Variable-Speed Automatic

transmission

1.8L 4cyl FWD CVT

engine

basic warranty

Overview

The 2016 Scion iM Hatchback is a compact hatchback offered in a single trim, starting off at a base MSRP of $18,460. For that price, it mainly competes with the Mazda 3 Hatchback, the Ford Focus Hatchback, and the Subaru Impreza Hatchback. The iM offers 2 powertrains. It is a 2.5L inline-4 engine making 137 horsepower and 126 lb-ft of torque. However, there is a choice between a 6-speed manual transmission and a continuously variable transmission. The iM reaches 60 mph from zero in 10 seconds with the automatic transmission, which gets pumped up to 9.5 seconds with the manual. The iM manages a combined fuel economy of between 31 and 32 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 6 striking colors the iM comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The 2016 Scion iM Hatchback is a value-for-money offering in the segment. It is offered in a single trim while it comes pretty well-loaded with features. We recommend the manual transmission for a slightly more engaged driving experience.

Trims

Base
$18,460 onwards

16-inch alloy wheels with full covers
16-inch alloy wheels with partial covers
Blind-spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert
Cloth and leather seating upholstery
Color-keyed leather seating upholstery
Lane keep assist with driver attention warning
Synthetic leather seating upholstery

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7.5

2016 Scion IM

Price

$18,460- $19,200

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.51

Horsepower

137 hp @ 6100 rpm

Torque

126 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

Capacity

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7.9

2016 Honda Fit

$15,890- $21,165

Gasoline

7.93

130 hp @ 6600 rpm

114 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

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8.0

2016 Hyundai Veloster

$18,000- $23,950

Gasoline

132 hp @ 6300 rpm

120 lb.-ft. @ 4850 rpm

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7.1

2016 Toyota Yaris

$14,895- $17,670

Gasoline

7.11

106 hp @ 6000 rpm

103 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

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8.2

2016 Volkswagen Golf

$18,495- $45,000

Gasoline

8.15

170 hp @ 4500 rpm

200 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

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8.2

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

$19,595- $45,000

Gasoline

8.15

170 hp @ 4800 rpm

184 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

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7.3

2016 Smart ForTwo Hatchback

$14,650- $18,480

Gasoline

7.27

89 hp @ 6200 rpm

100 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

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2016 Scion IM vs competitor's 0-60

Car Name	0-60 MPH	Quarter Mile	Top Speed
2016 Scion IM Ranked #5	9.03 sec	-	84 mph
2016 Volkswagen Golf Ranked #1	6.8 sec	15.4 sec	-
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Ranked #2	7.4 sec	15.6 sec	-
2016 Honda Fit Ranked #3	8 sec	16 sec	118 mph
2016 Toyota Yaris Ranked #4	8.9 sec	17 sec	-
2016 Hyundai Veloster Ranked #6	9.5 sec	-	-

Car Name	MPG City	MPG Highway	MPG Combined	Fuel Tank Capacity	Range (C/H)
2016 Scion IM Ranked #4	27 mpg	36 mpg	31 mpg	14 gal.	378/504 mi.
2016 Smart ForTwo Hatchback Ranked #1	32 mpg	39 mpg	35 mpg	7.7 gal.	246.4/300.3 mi.
2016 Toyota Yaris Ranked #2	30 mpg	37 mpg	33 mpg	11.1 gal.	333/410.7 mi.
2016 Honda Fit Ranked #3	33 mpg	37 mpg	32 mpg	10.6 gal.	307.4/392.2 mi.
2016 Hyundai Veloster Ranked #5	27 mpg	35 mpg	30 mpg	13.2 gal.	356.4/462 mi.
2016 Volkswagen Golf Ranked #5	25 mpg	37 mpg	30 mpg	13.2 gal.	330/488.4 mi.

2016 Scion IM vs competitor's dimensions

Car Name	Length	Width	Height	Ground Clearance	Wheelbase
2016 Scion IM Ranked #1	170.5 in.	69.3 in.	55.3 in.	5.5 in.	102.4 in.
2016 Hyundai Elantra GT Ranked #2	169.3 in.	70.1 in.	57.9 in.	5.5 in.	104.3 in.
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Ranked #3	168.4 in.	71.2 in.	58.5 in.	5.7 in.	100 in.
2016 Volkswagen Golf Ranked #4	167.5 in.	70.5 in.	57.2 in.	5.4 in.	103.8 in.
2016 Hyundai Veloster Ranked #5	166.1 in.	70.5 in.	55.1 in.	5.6 in.	104.3 in.
2016 Honda Fit Ranked #6	160 in.	67 in.	60 in.	5 in.	99.6 in.

2016 Scion IM vs competitor's trunk space

Car Name	Trunk Capacity	Passenger Volume	Max Trunk Volume
2016 Scion IM Ranked #5	20.8 cu.ft.	90.4 cu.ft.	-
2016 Smart ForTwo Hatchback Ranked #1	-	45.4 cu.ft.	65 cu.ft.
2016 Honda Fit Ranked #2	16.6 cu.ft.	95.7 cu.ft.	52.7 cu.ft.
2016 Volkswagen Golf Ranked #2	22.8 cu.ft.	93.5 cu.ft.	52.7 cu.ft.
2016 Hyundai Veloster Ranked #3	15.5 cu.ft.	89.8 cu.ft.	34.7 cu.ft.
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Ranked #4	15.4 cu.ft.	85.1 cu.ft.	29.9 cu.ft.

2016 Scion IM vs competitor's cargo space

Car Name	Cargo Volume	Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area	Max Cargo Volume
2016 Scion IM Ranked #1	-	20.8 cu.ft.	-
2016 Honda Fit Ranked #2	52.7 cu.ft.	16.6 cu.ft.	52.7 cu.ft.
2016 Toyota Yaris Ranked #3	-	15.3 cu.ft.	-
2016 Smart ForTwo Hatchback Ranked #4	65 cu.ft.	-	65 cu.ft.
2016 Volkswagen Golf Ranked #5	52.7 cu.ft.	22.8 cu.ft.	52.7 cu.ft.
2016 Hyundai Veloster Ranked #6	34.7 cu.ft.	15.5 cu.ft.	34.7 cu.ft.

2016 Scion IM vs competitor's towing capacity

Car Name	Payload Capacity	Weight
2016 Scion IM Ranked #1	-	2943 lbs.
2016 Honda Fit Ranked #1	849 lbs.	2513 lbs.
2016 Smart ForTwo Hatchback Ranked #1	507 lbs.	1984 lbs.
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Ranked #1	833 lbs.	3012 lbs.
2016 Hyundai Veloster Ranked #1	1069 lbs.	2679 lbs.
2016 Toyota Yaris Ranked #1	-	2315 lbs.

Top Scion Cars

2016 Scion FR-S

Horsepower : 200 hp @ 7000 rpm

MPG Combined : 25 mpg

0-60 : 5.98 sec

2016 Scion TC

Horsepower : 179 hp @ 6000 rpm

MPG Combined : 26 mpg

0-60 : 8 sec

2016 Scion IM

Horsepower : 137 hp @ 6100 rpm

MPG Combined : 31 mpg

0-60 : 9.03 sec

2016 Scion IA

Horsepower : 106 hp @ 6000 rpm

MPG Combined : 35 mpg

0-60 : 9.35 sec

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Robert Mark Lofland

2016 Scion IM

4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 6M)

Not Rated

User Overall Rating

Posted On: July 6, 2024

Overall a dependable car

Pros - ["Gas mileage", "Plenty of room"]

Cons - ["Under powered", "Transmission is light"]

The gas mileage is good average about 30 miles per gallon, there is plenty of room throughout the vehicle, really the only issue of have with car is it can seem a bit under powered when the car is in economy mode. Overall a good daily driver.