Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
36 City / 37 HWY
Horsepower
94
Seats
4
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sher D
It gets great gas mileage. Is fun to drive. It has enough space for shopping.
It is perfect for me as a single person. I fold the back seats down and provides enough space for any shopping runs. It is great on gas and is very cute...get a lot of compliments on it.
accountCircle Sarah V
The gas mileage is great.
There is no cruise control and there is not a lot of room. If you want it to be a four seater, you do not have a trunk. If you want a trunk, you can only seat 2 people, which is definitely a step up from the smart car to be able to have the option for more riders.
accountCircle Phoebe R
It is a fantastic fuel efficient small car.
I love the compact nature of my scion. I love its efficiency. I like the features and the sound system.
accountCircle Maria E
Scion iq a smart car that gives you a roomy feeling while driving.
Scion iq it is a small car, a little bigger than a smart car. Driving it is fun and it is roomy inside. The best part for me it is that it is cheap at the pump and you can surely drive long for a full tank. It is not great at winter times with the snowy roads but it is not really bad either. And as a new Yorker it is great to find parking! I haven't had any problem with the car meaning motor, battery or any big problems. For me was the best option a small car with great mileage and easy to drive.
accountCircle Alexis A
It fits a lot of stuff even though it looks small.
Its small and really cute. Decent gas mileage. Catches attention. Unique.
accountCircle Kimberly M
Small changes: adapting to the scion iq.
Switching to a small car was a risk, but it was a risk worth taking. The scion iq is a small vehicle with a big personality. I love that I still have the option for a third passenger. I have sat in that small third seat for hours and felt comfortable. With the lack of a glove box, the passenger front seat can move forward and back in a wider range than in most vehicles. I love the gas mileage I get, which is an average of about 36 mpg. The turning radius is excellent, as one would expect. The seats are also very comfortable, and while the vehicle was designed as a city vehicle, I have found that it makes a great road trip car. The only things I wish the vehicle had are cruise control, back window vents, and longer sun visors. Overall, it is a great fit, and it didn't take much for me to adapt to having a 'smart' car.
accountCircle Terry E
Great little car that can zip around town with ease.
Small little car that is great for zipping around town. Very easy to park, can always fit into the smallest spaces. Doesn't have much room for storage, like groceries and such, but that's okay, I don't need much. Has a small back seat, so only fits children or very short adults, or one adult can sit sideways.
accountCircle Juan O
Great car really recommend for teens and a gas saving car.
Really fast, gas saver, and great performance. Great product. Recommend this car for teens going to college. Nice looking car and has a TV and Bluetooth capabilities. Downside for some people it is that it is stick and most people prefer automatic. Great engine and it is a 5 seater and lots of space.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Brooke S
Small size gives better gas mileage and ability to park in small places.
Brakes are very touchy, but the car is very good on gas minus having to put the one higher than regular gas into it. Do not take on the interstate, stay in main roads due to cars size. Easy to keep clean, but not enough room for more than two young children in the backseat, and no truck space. The front two seats feel similar to a normal car.

Scion iQ Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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3dr HB
94 HP 37 MPG 4 Seats
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2013 Scion iQ Owner Reviews

4.50
14 Reviews
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5 stars 57%
4 stars 36%
3 stars 7%
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accountCircle Sarah V on January 15, 2021
The gas mileage is great.
There is no cruise control and there is not a lot of room. If you want it to be a four seater, you do not have a trunk. If you want a trunk, you can only seat 2 people, which is definitely a step up from the smart car to be able to have the option for more riders.
accountCircle Kimberly M on October 23, 2020
Small changes: adapting to the scion iq.
Switching to a small car was a risk, but it was a risk worth taking. The scion iq is a small vehicle with a big personality. I love that I still have the option for a third passenger. I have sat in that small third seat for hours and felt comfortable. With the lack of a glove box, the passenger front seat can move forward and back in a wider range than in most vehicles. I love the gas mileage I get, which is an average of about 36 mpg. The turning radius is excellent, as one would expect. The seats are also very comfortable, and while the vehicle was designed as a city vehicle, I have found that it makes a great road trip car. The only things I wish the vehicle had are cruise control, back window vents, and longer sun visors. Overall, it is a great fit, and it didn't take much for me to adapt to having a 'smart' car.

Ranks #9 Small Cars by Owners

The 2013 Scion iQ has an average owner rating of 4.57 out of 5 which ranks it #9 of 39 other Small Cars.

1
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4.74
2
car
4.68
9
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4.5

Ranks #8 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2013 Scion iQ has a combined MPG of 39 which ranks it #8 of 38 other Small Cars.

1
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122 MPG
2
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48 MPG
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37 MPG

Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety