DecodedCarsScion iA
1 model years from 2016 to 2016, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2016–2016
- Class
- Subcompact Cars
- Latest engines
- 1.5L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 36–36 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2016 (23)
The 2016 iA in brief
The 2016 Scion iA is a subcompact car offered with a 1.5L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 36 MPG combined (32 city / 41 highway), 52% better than the 2016 subcompact car average of 23.7 MPG, for an estimated $1,850 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.
The Scion iA has 1 model year in our data, from 2016 to 2016.
Owners most often report problems with the engine (8), electrical system (7), air bags (6).
2016 iA pros & cons
Full 2016 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 36 MPG combined — 52% better than the average 2016 subcompact car (23.7 MPG).
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Show all 1 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 36 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 23 |
Alternatives to the 2016 iA
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Nissan GT-R | 19 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2016 Ford Fiesta | 35 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Spark | 34 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2016 Toyota Mirai | – | Not rated | 0 |
| 2016 Volkswagen Beetle | 28 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV | 62 mi | Not rated | 2 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Scion. How we calculate this →