Scion iM vs. Toyota Corolla
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Scion iM and Toyota Corolla contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Scion iM and the Toyota Corolla.
When comparing the Scion iM's and the Toyota Corolla's specifications and ratings, the Scion iM has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The Scion iM and Toyota Corolla have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Scion iM's and the Toyota Corolla's specifications and ratings, the Scion iM is a better car than the Toyota Corolla.
Pricing: A used 2016 Scion iM ranges from $7,499 to $16,555 while a used 2016 Toyota Corolla is priced between $8,500 to $17,900.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Scion iM’s base engine makes 137 horsepower, and the Toyota Corolla base engine makes 132 horsepower. Both the iM and the Corolla are rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 504 and 488 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Scion iM has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, and cargo space. The Toyota Corolla has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota Corolla has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
18460
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
17300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
19416
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
15990 - 35650
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
11845
Price Range:
7499 - 16555
Category Avg Price:
N/A
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N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
45
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
94870
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
13200
Price Range:
8500 - 17900
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
12104
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
8616 - 21367
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
395
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
108098
# Good or Great Deals:
127
Scion iM Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Toyota Corolla Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
9.0 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Scion iM
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Corolla
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
2.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
0.4 - 9.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.184
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3073895200261152
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8235412746344966
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
0.9 - 8.1
Scion iM Rankings
Not yet available
Toyota Corolla Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 37Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 37Ranking
6 out of / 22Ranking
8 out of / 37Ranking
8 out of / 37Ranking
8 out of / 37Ranking
8 out of / 22Ranking
10 out of / 37Ranking
18 out of / 37Ranking
19 out of / 37Ranking
22 out of / 37Ranking
28 out of / 37Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Scion iM Trim Levels
Base
Toyota Corolla Trim Levels
L, LE, LE Eco, LE Eco Plus, LE Eco Premium, LE Plus, LE Premium, S, S Plus, S Premium, S Special Edition
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years / 25000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
137 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
126 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
132 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
128 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 36 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
378 / 504 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 37 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 488 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.1 inches
Cargo Space:
20.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Cargo Space:
13 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
97.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2943 lbs
Width:
69.3 inches
Height:
55.3 inches
Length:
170.5 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2800 lbs
Width:
69.9 inches
Height:
57.3 inches
Length:
182.6 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/45R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl
Blue
Electric Storm Blue
Green
Spring Green Metallic
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Blizzard Pearl
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl
Blue
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Super White
Gray
Slate Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Steel Gray
