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Scion xB MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 29 MPG combined in 2004–2005. Its weakest year peaked at 24 MPG (2008–2015).

Scion xB: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 2004–2015202530MPG200820042010201529 MPG peaklowest peak 24Scion xB: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year202530MPG200420062008201020122015
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625.0 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2015 version. Put it next to its 2004 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Scion xB has EPA ratings for 11 model years, 2004–2015, every one of them among small station wagons. Its best version ranked second (tied) of 15 small station wagons in 2005, behind the class leader, the Volkswagen Jetta, and it placed in its class top five in three model years. In 2012 the most efficient version of the xB still placed fourth from the bottom of 19 small station wagons, where the Infiniti EX35 rated lowest.

Averaged over 2004–2008, the best version of the xB placed fourth of 15 among small station wagons rated at least three years in that span. Its best rating fell from 29 MPG in 2004 to 24 MPG in 2015, the largest drop among 20 long-running station wagons.

Among 11 small station wagons, 2015

The xB placed ninth (tied). The class leader was the Honda Fit at 36 MPG. The next higher rating, 26 MPG, belongs to the Kia Soul.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 11 small station wagons rated for 201520253035xB 24median 29FitBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 11 small station wagons rated for 201520253035xB 24median 29

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2008

    New: 2.4-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 28 → 24 MPG.

All 11 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2011–2015xB2422 / 27242
2008–2010xB2422 / 28242
2006xB2826 / 31282
2004–2005xB2927 / 32282

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