Honda Accord vs. Scion tC
When comparing the Honda Accord's and the Scion tC's specifications and ratings, the Honda Accord has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. The Scion tC has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Honda Accord's and the Scion tC's specifications and ratings, the Honda Accord is a better car than the Scion tC.
Honda Accord vs. Scion tC Pricing
A used 2016 Honda Accord ranges from $13,498 to $24,463 while a used 2016 Scion tC is priced between $10,499 to $19,997.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Honda Accord’s base engine makes 185 horsepower, and the Scion tC base engine makes 179 horsepower. The Accord is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 585 miles. The tC is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 450 miles. This gives the Honda Accord the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Scion tC. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Honda Accord has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The Scion tC has the advantage in the areas of rear leg room cargo space.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
$13,498 - $24,463
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
$10,499 - $19,997
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
Honda Accord Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Scion tC Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Honda Accord Rankings
Not yet available
Scion tC Rankings
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Honda Accord Trim Levels
EX, EX w/Honda Sensing, EX-L, EX-L V6, EX-L V6 w/Navi w/Honda Sensing, EX-L w/Navi w/Honda Sensing, LX-S, LX-S w/Honda Sensing, Touring, LX, LX w/Honda Sensing, Sport, Sport w/Honda Sensing
Scion tC Trim Levels
Base, Release Series 10.0
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
185 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
181 foot-lbs @ 3900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
179 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
172 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 34 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
396 / 585 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 31 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
334 / 450 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple Car Play:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
13.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
95.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.1 inches
Cargo Space:
14.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
88.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3179 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
189.5 inches
Wheelbase:
107.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3082 lbs
Width:
70.7 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
176.6 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/45R18
