Scion tC
Transmission, start-stop, premium fuel and flex-fuel by model year, 2010–2016
TransmissionThe 2016 Scion tC is offered with a 6-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual, depending on configuration.
Auto start-stopNo. EPA lists no auto start-stop on any 2016 Scion tC configuration it tested.
Premium fuelEPA tested the 2016 Scion tC on regular gasoline, not premium; your owner's manual or fuel-door label is the authority.
Flex-fuel (E85)No. EPA does not list any 2016 Scion tC configuration as a flex-fuel vehicle (FFV).
2016 at a glance
2 configurations tested by EPA
EPA lists a manual transmission for the Scion tC in these model years: 2010–2016 (7 years of data from 2010–2016).
Scion tC features by model year
Configurations by year
2016 Scion tC
2 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tC | 2.5L 4-cyl | 6-speed automaticS6 | Front-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| tC | 2.5L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual6-spd | Front-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
2015 Scion tC
2 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tC | 2.5L 4-cyl | 6-speed automaticS6 | Front-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| tC | 2.5L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual6-spd | Front-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
2014 Scion tC
2 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tC | 2.5L 4-cyl | 6-speed automaticS6 | Front-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| tC | 2.5L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual6-spd | Front-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
2013 Scion tC
2 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tC | 2.5L 4-cyl | 6-speed automaticS6 | Front-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
| tC | 2.5L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual6-spd | Front-Wheel | No | Regular | No |
2012 Scion tC
2 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tC | 2.5L 4-cyl | 6-speed automaticS6 | Front-Wheel | Not reported | Regular | No |
| tC | 2.5L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual6-spd | Front-Wheel | Not reported | Regular | No |
2011 Scion tC
2 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tC | 2.5L 4-cyl | 6-speed automaticS6 | Front-Wheel | Not reported | Regular | No |
| tC | 2.5L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual6-spd | Front-Wheel | Not reported | Regular | No |
2010 Scion tC
2 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tC | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic4-spd | Front-Wheel | Not reported | Regular | No |
| tC | 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual5-spd | Front-Wheel | Not reported | Regular | No |
Check before you buy or refuel Confirm on the window sticker, owner's manual or with the dealer. Trims and options can differ from the configurations EPA tested.
About premium fuel EPA data shows the fuel a vehicle was tested on. It does not say whether premium is required or only recommended. Your owner's manual or fuel-door label is the authority.
Before using E85 Confirm the vehicle is a flex-fuel vehicle (FFV) in the owner's manual, or look for a yellow gas cap or an "FFV" badge. Not every version of a model is flex-fuel.
Source: U.S. EPA / Department of Energy vehicle data fromFuelEconomy.gov, data as of September 29, 2026.See how we classify vehicles.
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