Comments on: Scion Gas Mileage

By: Dan Lombardo

Dan Lombardo — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:30:21 +0000

I, too, have a 2005 Scion Xa (automatic) and I get disappointing mileage. I just bought it after owning an Audi TT, 225 horsepower, very heavy car. On the highway I consistently got 36-37 mpg with it, if I drove at under 65 mph. With my Scion, driving exactly the same way, I get 34, at most. The car is tuned, all filters replaced, fuel induction has been cleaned, new tires, properly filled. I drive it with a light foot, trying to get the best mileage possible. Any thoughts?

By: mpg-o-editor

mpg-o-editor — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:03:33 +0000

@Carolyn – What’s your average highway speed? If you have cruise control, how often do you use it? Do you tend to change lanes and accelerate often? Are you carrying extra weight in the car? Are the tires inflated up to spec?

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:42:09 +0000

I have a 05 Scion xA… I love it so much, unfortunately I get very poor gas mileage! I get regular oil changes.. I also drive a lot. It is usually around 26-28 mpg. I do a lot of highway driving for work, and I live in the city. What is up with that?

By: mpg-o-editor

mpg-o-editor — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:56:43 +0000

@Misha – There are a number of variables that come into play. Here’s a start …

What is the distance of your average commute each way?
How much highway vs. city?
How much time do you spend in bumper-to-bumper traffic?
How fast do you generally drive on the highway?
How much time do you spend idling?
How heavy is your foot?

By: Misha

Misha — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:57:07 +0000

I bought an 06′ Xb last week and it only gets 22 mpg… I love everything else about it but the gas mileage is terrible. I bought it from a Toyota dealership and they keep telling me nothing is wrong with it…Can anyone tell me why its getting such horrible gas milage? I want to keep it

By: Cigs

Cigs — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:44:52 +0000

I’ve had a 2005 tC for almost 4 years now and have been diligently keeping track of the mileage. I posted my results on my blog at – http://perendinate.com/2008/12/15/2005-scion-tc-actual-gas-mileage-dataanalysis/

By: tCfan

tCfan — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 01:58:42 +0000

I leased a tC ‘automatic’ in 2005. The car is a hoot to drive and I used up the 45000mi allowance quickly. I leased a 2007 tC ‘automatic’ and again, the mileage thing. Toyota is GREAT to deal with, my payment went up ONLY $2/mo (NO out of pocket money)!! I’m BUYING a 2009 tC this month.

AWESOME car!!! LOVE the sporty looks and handling, practicality of the hatchback, glass roof and HUGE sunroof, auto up/down windows on BOTH doors, etc, etc. Mileage is consistant at 25/29city, 31/hwy. Other than crappy tires, NO problems with either.

By: alam

alam — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:28:00 +0000

i have a 05′ xA and i love it so much.. the gas is amazing.. and the car is a perfect fit and size.. get about 40+- on the high ways and about 31 in town..

By: joeek

joeek — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 03:57:48 +0000

I just bought 05 xb manual in Aug 72k…I’m a commonsensedriver getting an easy 43 on hwy, while my heavy foot wife gets 32 in town…I will drive it till it stops. I don’t like the dead vision zones the 08 has and will probably go back to a Subaru…Have 93 imprezza getting 32mpr manual 232K

By: Shaina

Shaina — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:18:32 +0000

I just bought an ‘05 Xa and I am in love! It is incredible on gas! running synthetic I can almost get 50 on the highway