2011 Scion TC

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Rating7.3

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Compact Hatchback
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$18,275 - $19,275
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Pleasant ride quality offered by the suspension

Iffy interior bits lack quality

It has been fully redesigned for 2011

Well equipped with modern technology and features

Handling is not as engaging as some of its rivals

Easy to drive in traffic due to its compact dimensions

Specs & Features

$19,275

price

180 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

173 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.5L 4cyl FWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2011 Scion tC hatchback makes for an excellent contender in the compact hatchback class. With a standalone trim on offer, the Scion tC has a base MSRP of $18,275 competing directly with the Ford Focus Hatchback, the Mazda 3 Hatchback, and the Kia Forte hatchback. Only a 2.5L inline 4 engine is offered, either mated to a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission. Together, they produce 180 horsepower and 173 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 7.3 seconds, the tC maintains a combined fuel economy of 26 MPG. Scion offers the tC in 7 stunning colors, with the sizzling crimson mica being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

Being a commendable offering in its segment, the controversial yet stylish Scion tC hatchback comes in a single trim level with options only available between the transmissions. You can either have a manual transmission or an automatic. According to us, the manual transmission makes it more fun to drive, and also gives a good throttle response when you downshift. On the features front, both trims offer the same set of standard equipment such as the cruise control, panoramic sunroof, tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, panoramic sunroof and a truckload of modern features.

Trims

    Base
    $18,275 onwards
    • 19-speaker Bang andamp; Olufsen sound system
    • MMI touch display with 10.1-inch screen

Compare to similar cars

Price

$18,275- $19,275

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.32

Horsepower

180 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

173 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm

Capacity

5

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$15,100- $19,240

Gasoline

7.91

117 hp @ 6600 rpm

106 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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$18,999- $32,599

Gasoline

7.43

162 hp @ 6000 rpm

162 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

4

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$23,695- $30,925

Gasoline

7.97

200 hp @ 5100 rpm

207 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

5

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$17,995- $24,985

Gasoline

8.32

170 hp @ 5700 rpm

177 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm

5

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2011 Scion TC vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2011 Scion TC

    Ranked #2

    7.9 sec16.0 sec-
    7.4 sec14.7 sec-
    8.3 sec16.5 sec115 mph
    8.7 sec16.6 sec-

    2011 Scion TC vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      2011 Scion TC

      Ranked #2

      23 mpg31 mpg26 mpg14.5 gal.333.5/449.5 mi.
      27 mpg33 mpg29 mpg10.6 gal.286.2/349.8 mi.
      21 mpg31 mpg25 mpg14.5 gal.304.5/449.5 mi.
      20 mpg28 mpg23 mpg17.7 gal.354/495.6 mi.

      2011 Scion TC vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        2011 Scion TC

        Ranked #2

        174 in.70.7 in.55.7 in.6.3 in.106.3 in.
        180.4 in.72.2 in.53.2 in.5.8 in.101.4 in.
        165.8 in.70 in.57.8 in.5 in.101.5 in.
        161.6 in.66.7 in.60 in.6 in.98.4 in.

        2011 Scion TC vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          2011 Scion TC

          Ranked #4

          34.5 cu.ft.88.4 cu.ft.-
          20.6 cu.ft.90.8 cu.ft.57.3 cu.ft.
          12.4 cu.ft.93.5 cu.ft.46 cu.ft.
          15.7 cu.ft.81.6 cu.ft.29.6 cu.ft.

          2011 Scion TC vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            2011 Scion TC

            Ranked #1

            -34.5 cu.ft.--
            46 cu.ft.12.4 cu.ft.46 cu.ft.-
            29.6 cu.ft.15.7 cu.ft.29.6 cu.ft.50 ft.
            57.3 cu.ft.20.6 cu.ft.57.3 cu.ft.-

            2011 Scion TC vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2011 Scion TC

              Ranked #1

              -3060 lbs.
              -3272 lbs.
              -2489 lbs.
              994 lbs.3034 lbs.

              Top Scion Cars

              2011 Scion TC

              Horsepower : 180 hp @ 6000 rpm

              MPG Combined : 26 mpg

              0-60 : 7.9 sec

              #1

              2011 Scion XB

              Horsepower : 158 hp @ 6000 rpm

              MPG Combined : 24 mpg

              0-60 : 8.4 sec

              #2

              2011 Scion XD

              Horsepower : 128 hp @ 6000 rpm

              MPG Combined : 29 mpg

              0-60 : 8.72 sec

              #3