Scion iQ first generation

Scion iQ first generation
Photo: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

The Scion iQ first generation (2012–2015): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 3 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: NGJ10 · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length3,050 mm TC2,985–3,078 mm
Width1,680 mm TC1,680 mm
Height1,500 mm TC1,500 mm
Wheelbase2,000 mm TC2,000 mm
Front track1,480 mm TC–
Rear track1,460 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight960–965 kg TC860–988 kg
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)113 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)2,067–2,095 L EPA–
Electric
Range (EPA/NRCan)61 km EPA–
Charging time at 240 V4.0 h EPA–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

24 complaints for model years 2012–2015. 7 crashes · 4 injuries

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 3 versions of the Scion iQ first generation

United States 2 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric range
2012–20151.3 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)Front-wheel drive37 MPG (6.4 L/100 km) EPA148–149 g/km–
2013Electric motorElectricContinuously variable (CVT)Front-wheel drive121 MPGe EPA0 g/km61 km

Canada 1 version

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2012–2015Minicompact1.3 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)6.2–6.4 L/100 km 5-cycle143–147 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.