Used 2011 Scion tC for sale 

The 2011 Scion tC is available in only one trim option. This begins at a base price of $18,275, which brings in multiple standard features like air conditioning, cruise control, panoramic sunroof, and bigger 18-inch cast-aluminum wheels. It also gets an 8-speakers Pioneer sound system. Along with that, there is an option to opt for multiple notable dealer-installed items that bring in more features.

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As the 2011 Scion tC is available with only one single trim option, there is no other variant to choose from. At $18,275, the Scion tC comes with multiple standard features. Along with that, there is an option to opt for the dealer-installed items like Bluetooth, navigation system, satellite radio, remote ignition, and many other features at an additional cost.

The 2011 Scion tC is available in only one single engine option, which is a 2.5-liter inline-4 cylinder engine that generates around 180 HP along with 173 pound-feet of torque. It is mated with a 6-speed manual transmission that delivers the power to the front wheel as standard. This engine setup accelerates the vehicle from 0 to 60 mph in 7.3 seconds, while it takes 15.9 seconds to cover the quarter-mile distance. The Scion tC has a much lower top speed of 113 mph when compared to its rivals. 

The Scion tC is the most powerful vehicle in this comparison, but the Kia Forte is not much behind with a power output of 173 HP from its 2.4-liter engine. The Mazda 3 generates a power output of 167 HP. The Scion tC is also the quickest in comparison, while the Mazda and Kia have a similar acceleration of 8.7 seconds and 8.8 seconds for 0 to 60 mph.

The 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine housed in the Scion tC is quite efficient on fuel economy as well. It provides a mileage of 23 MPG in the city, which improves drastically to 31 MPG on the highway. Thus we get a combined mileage of 26mpg from the 2011 tC. It also is equipped with 14.5 gallons of fuel tank capacity that provides a maximum range of 450 miles. 

The 2011 Kia Forte is as efficient as the Scion tC with a combined mileage of 26 MPG, while the Mazda provides a combined mileage of slightly lower 25 MPG. The Mazda 3 bags the title for the biggest fuel tank, offering a capacity of 15.9 gallons, while the Kia Forte is equipped with a smaller 13.7 gallons of fuel tank capacity.

To limit the cost of the vehicle, the 2011 Scion tC is adorned with cheap interior materials, but the interior design is well laid out and is ergonomic. The seats are comfortable and get extra bolstering that proves to be very comfortable on long rides. Along with that, the rear seats also get up to 10 degrees of reclining that improves the drive experience of the passengers at the rear as well. The Scion tC has a cargo capacity of 14.7 cubic feet behind the rear seat, which is decent in the segment, but with the rear seats folded, the cargo capacity increases to up to 34.5 cubic-feet making the vehicle very practical. 

All the vehicles in this comparison can carry up to five passengers in their cabin. The Kia Forte provides a best-in-class spacing for the passengers at the front and rear as well. But the Mazda 3 has a much better cargo capacity of 17 cubic feet behind the rear seats while the Kia Forte is limited to only 12.6 feet of cargo capacity. Here is a list of interior features that are available with the 2011 Scion tC:

• Panoramic sunroof
• Air-conditioning
• Height-adjustable driver seat
• Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
• Reclining and folding 60/40-split rear seats

How is the 2011 Scion tC’s infotainment system?

The infotainment system in the 2011 Scion tC is equipped with great standard features that provide an overall great infotainment experience. It includes a CD Player, auxiliary audio jack, USB ports, iPod interface, RAC output jacks, and an eight-speaker Pioneer sound system. While these are pretty impressive features, there is also an option to opt for individual features like Bluetooth connectivity, satellite radio, upgraded stereo, and a navigation system. Here is a list of all the infotainment features that can be equipped in the 2011 tC:

• 8-speaker Pioneer sound system
• CD Player
• Auxiliary audio jack
• USB ports
• iPod interface
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Satellite radio
• Navigation system

The 2011 Scion tC gets a more aggressive styling at the exterior that improves the stance on road. With its edgy design, it does resemble a sports car and sits lower to the ground while being slightly wider than the previous model. The Scion tC has a curb weight of around 3,060 lbs. Along with that, it sits at a height of 6 inches from the ground with a wheelbase of 106 inches. It has slightly smaller dimensions when compared to its rivals and thus has a smaller footprint on the road. 

The Mazda 3 is the heaviest of them all with a curb weight of 3,124 pounds while the Kia Forte is the lightest of them all with a curb weight of 2,844 pounds. Both the Mazda 3 and Kia Forte have similar exterior dimensions that give it a similar footprint on road. But the Mazda 3 sits slightly closer to the ground with a ground clearance of 5 inches, while the Kia Forte has a similar ground clearance of 6 inches. Major exterior highlights of the hatchback are-

• 18-inch cast-aluminum wheels
• Keyless entry
• Fog Lights
• Rear spoiler

NHTSA has not tested the 2011 Scion tC, while the IIHS has rated the Scion tC with a ‘Good’ rating for all the test segments. The IIHS has also awarded the Scion tC with Top Safety Pick for the year 2011 in the small hatchback segment. Thus the Scion tC is one of the most safest vehicles out there. Along with that, the Scion tC is equipped with multiple safety features that improve the safety factor of the vehicle. Here is a list of all the safety features:

• Stability control
• Traction control
• Anti Lock braking system
• Front knee airbags
• Front side airbags
• Side curtain airbags 
• Active front headrests

The 2011 Scion tC is one of the unique vehicles in the segment that is equipped with a 2.5-liter inline-4 cylinder engine that generates a decent amount of power. Along with that, it provides great performance while being quick in acceleration. It also provides impressive fuel efficiency while in comparison with some of its rivals. The interior is comfortable and provides a decent amount of spacing for all the passengers, but provides the least amount of overall cargo capacity. The Scion tC has received great safety rating, and thus is highly recommended in this segment.