Scion tC vs Honda Civic Coupe Compare price, expert/user reviews, mpg, engines, safety, cargo capacity and other specs at a glance.

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User Ranking Drivers and owners ranked these cars in 9 categories.

#2
Best 2016 Coupes
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Based on 8 rankings.
#1
Best 2019 Coupes
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Based on 4 rankings.

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2016 Scion tC
Base
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$16,032
24 listings nationwide
3 GREAT deals
1 GOOD deals

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2019 Honda Civic Coupe
EX FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$22,973
61 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2016 Scion tC
Base
Eric Tallberg Preview:

Scion’s 2016 tC once again confuses both the media and the public as to whether it’s a coupe or a hatchback. But this compact family-hauler continues to offer seating for 4, abundant f...

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2019 Honda Civic Coupe
EX FWD
George Kennedy Preview:

We ask compact cars to do a pretty straightforward job: provide affordable, reliable transportation. For years, these vehicles focused on value. But with the 10th-generation Honda Civi...

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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2016 Scion tC
Base
50
GuruL6K6F writes:
Slightly peppier than the camry, and handles a good amount better, but the Camry cant come close to how much f...
Front Seats Ranked 2012 Toyota Camry SE worse.
"No hot black pleather to sit on. "
Would Buy Ranked 2012 Toyota Camry SE worse.
"Sportier, and waaay better looking."
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10
Nathan writes:
Kinda sucked FWD
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2019 Honda Civic Coupe
EX FWD
45
Liam writes:
The civic is fun to drive when you buy the SI
Back Seats Ranked 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI FWD with Sunroof better.
"The jetta is a wagon."
Family Car Ranked 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI FWD with Sunroof better.
"The cargo room of a wagon."
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Brendan writes:
Horrible value, bad turbo, styled nice but under the glitz it’s a confused plastic turd
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Specs

2016 Scion tC
Base
2019 Honda Civic Coupe
EX FWD
Powertrain Continuously Variable Transmission
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
23 MPG
23 MPG
31 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
31 MPG
31 MPG
40 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 14.5 gal 12.4 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
179 hp @ 6,000 RPM
179 hp @ 6,000 RPM
174 hp @ 6,000 RPM
Torque
172 lb-ft @ 4,100 RPM
172 lb-ft @ 4,100 RPM
162 lb-ft @ 1,700 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10.4:1
10.4:1
10.6:1
Displacement
2,500 cc
2,500 cc
1,500 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.54 in x 3.86 in
3.54 in x 3.86 in
2.87 in x 3.52 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall 4 stars 4 stars
Front Crash Overall 4 stars 4 stars
Front Crash Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Passenger 4 stars 4 stars
Side Crash Overall 5 stars 5 stars
Side Barrier Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Side Barrier Passenger 5 stars 4 stars
Side Pole Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Rollover 5 stars 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard Standard
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Standard --
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 41.8 in 42.3 in
Back Legroom 34.6 in 35.9 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 14.7 cu ft 11.9 cu ft
Maximum Payload -- 1,013 lbs
Exterior
Length 176.6 in 176.9 in
Width 70.7 in 70.8 in
Height 55.7 in 54.9 in
Wheelbase 106.3 in 106.3 in

Available Options

2016 Scion tC
Base

Exterior Colors

  • Absolutely Red
  • Black
  • Blizzard Pearl
  • Blue Streak Metallic
  • Cement
  • Cosmic Gray Mica
  • Magnetic Gray Metallic
  • Special Color - Blizzard Pearl

Option Packages

  • BeSpoke Audio With Navigation
  • Vehicle Protection Premium Package
  • Bespoke Premium Audio W/Navigation
  • Interior Light & Illuminated Door Sill Kit
  • TRD Brake Upgrade
  • TRD Performance Exhaust
  • Wheels: TRD 19" Alloy
  • Wheels: TRD 19" Alloy & Tires
  • Wheels: TRD Alloy
  • Wheels: TRD Alloy & Tires
2019 Honda Civic Coupe
EX FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Aegean Blue Metallic
  • Crystal Black Pearl
  • Lunar Silver Metallic
  • Modern Steel Metallic
  • Platinum White Pearl
  • Rallye Red
  • Tonic Yellow Pearl

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