Scion tC 0–60 Times
The Scion tC 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 8 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more. A further 1 modified or prototype run is listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production Scion tC is the 2011 Scion tC Hatchback, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.90 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.40 seconds at 91.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production Scion tC is the 2005 Scion tC Hatchback, which took 8.00 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.90 seconds at 87.1 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Across the 8 verified production tests of the Scion tC, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.40 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.70 seconds at 88.81 mph.
Separately, 1 modified or prototype run is on record for the Scion tC, led by the 2006 Scion tC GReddy Hatchback at 5.70 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 6.90sec 2011 Hatchback · stock
Average 0–60 7.40sec Across 8 production runs
Fastest Modified 5.70sec 2006 GReddy Hatchback · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 15.70sec @ 88.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 8.00sec 2005 Hatchback
Across 8 verified production runs, the Scion tC ranges from 6.90 to 8.00 seconds 0–60, with a 7.40-second average. 1 modified or prototype run is recorded separately and excluded from this range.
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Scion tC Performance Overview
Front-drive liftback performance defined the Scion tC across 2005 to 2016, with 9 verified tests spanning those years. In ANT10 first-generation form (2005–2010), the tC used Toyota’s 2AZ-FE 2.4-liter four-cylinder at 160 hp in standard naturally aspirated form, while one turbocharged outlier broadened the picture. Early production testing put the 2005 Hatchback at 7.4 seconds to 60 mph, with another 2005 example reaching 8.0 seconds, before the 2006 GReddy Hatchback reset the ceiling at 5.7 seconds and ran the quarter-mile in 14.2 seconds at 101.6 mph.
The AGT20 second generation (2011–2016) shifted to the 2AR-FE 2.5-liter four-cylinder, with output rising to 179–180 hp while remaining exclusively gasoline and naturally aspirated in the tested sample. Its best recorded launch came immediately, as the 2011 Hatchback reached 60 mph in 6.9 seconds; later tests clustered close to that pace, including 7.4 seconds for a 2014 Hatchback and 7.3 seconds for a 2015 Hatchback. Across the full run, the tC’s measured performance settled into a narrow band, and today its record shows a compact coupe with consistent mid- to high-7-second mainstream trims and one distinctly quicker turbocharged first-generation result.
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Scion tC 0–60 Times by Generation: ANT10 to AGT20
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGT20 | 2011–2016 | 7.24s | 6.90s — 2011 Hatchback | 5 | The AGT20 generation (2011–2016) averaged 7.24 seconds to 60 mph across 5 production tests, led by the 2011 Hatchback at 6.90 seconds. Output ranged from 179 to 180 hp across 2.5L I-4 configurations. |
| ANT10 | 2005–2010 | 7.67s | 7.40s — 2005 Hatchback | 3 | The ANT10 generation (2005–2010) averaged 7.67 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 2005 Hatchback at 7.40 seconds. Output was 160 hp across 2.4L I-4, 2.4L Turbo I-4 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average. |
AGT20 2011–2016
Avg 0–60 7.24s
Fastest 6.90s
Tests 5
2011 Hatchback
The AGT20 generation (2011–2016) averaged 7.24 seconds to 60 mph across 5 production tests, led by the 2011 Hatchback at 6.90 seconds. Output ranged from 179 to 180 hp across 2.5L I-4 configurations.
ANT10 2005–2010
Avg 0–60 7.67s
Fastest 7.40s
Tests 3
2005 Hatchback
The ANT10 generation (2005–2010) averaged 7.67 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 2005 Hatchback at 7.40 seconds. Output was 160 hp across 2.4L I-4, 2.4L Turbo I-4 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.
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Scion tC 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
8 production tests + 1 modified · 5 years ▾
2016 Scion tC
1 production run Avg 0–60 7.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.90 sec
Production Tests 1
#06
2016 Scion tC Hatchback
7.60sec 0–60
15.90s ¼ mi @ 86.8 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 86.8 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 179 hp
- Torque
- 172 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,082 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 17.2 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 23 C / 31 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #6 of 8 production runs
How we verify Scion tC performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Scion tC trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Scion tC 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Scion tC performance FAQs
10 questions The 2016 Scion tC runs 0-60 mph in 7.6 seconds. Its recorded quarter-mile time is 15.9 seconds at 86.8 mph. The 2016 car tested used a 179-hp 2.5-liter 2AR-FE engine with 172 lb-ft, front-wheel drive, and a curb weight of 3,082 pounds.
The quickest Scion tC on record is the 2006 GReddy Hatchback at 5.7 seconds from 0-60 mph. That car was heavily modified, not stock. It also holds the quickest quarter-mile result for the model, running 14.2 seconds at 101.6 mph.
The fastest stock Scion tC on record is the 2011 Hatchback, which reaches 60 mph in 6.9 seconds. That makes it the quickest production-spec tC in verified testing. Across all 9 Scion tC tests, including one heavily modified build, the average 0-60 time is 7.21 seconds.
Across 9 Scion tC tests, the average 0-60 time is 7.21 seconds. The average quarter-mile result is 15.53 seconds at 90.2 mph. Overall results range from a quickest 5.7-second run to a slowest 8.0-second run, reflecting both stock and modified examples.
The AGT20 second-generation Scion tC, sold from 2011 to 2016, averages 7.24 seconds from 0-60 mph across 5 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 6.9 seconds by the 2011 Hatchback. Output for this generation ranges from 179 to 180 horsepower, with naturally aspirated gasoline powertrains.
The ANT10 first-generation Scion tC, built from 2005 to 2010, averages 7.18 seconds from 0-60 mph across 4 tests. The quickest ANT10 on record is the 2006 GReddy Hatchback at 5.7 seconds. Power spans 160 horsepower, with both naturally aspirated and turbocharged examples represented.
The fastest second-generation Scion tC is the 2011 Hatchback, which posts a 6.9-second 0-60 mph time. That makes it the quickest AGT20 car on record. Across the full 2011-2016 generation, the average 0-60 result is 7.24 seconds from 5 verified tests.
The fastest first-generation Scion tC is the 2006 GReddy Hatchback, recorded at 5.7 seconds to 60 mph. That result belongs to a heavily modified ANT10 car. For stock first-generation examples, the overall generation average is 7.18 seconds across 4 tests spanning the 2005-2010 model years.
The GReddy Hatchback is quicker. Its best recorded 0-60 time is 5.7 seconds, compared with 6.9 seconds for the best standard Hatchback result. On average, the regular Hatchback trim runs 7.4 seconds to 60 mph across 8 tests, while the GReddy car appears once at 5.7 seconds.
Across all 9 Scion tC tests, the average quarter-mile time is 15.53 seconds at 90.2 mph. The quickest quarter-mile on record is 14.2 seconds at 101.6 mph from the heavily modified 2006 GReddy Hatchback. For the 2016 Scion tC, the recorded quarter-mile is 15.9 seconds at 86.8 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Scion tC can do, not a single marketing claim.
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