2016 Scion iM vs 2016 Toyota Prius v
The Scion iM edges it, 91.1 to 87.9, on performance, safety. The Toyota Prius v is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4.3 and it flips.
2016 Scion iM
The 2016 Scion iM is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize hatchback with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the iM, is EPA-rated at 31 mpg com…
2016 Toyota Prius v
The 2016 Toyota Prius v is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid midsize hatchback. The most efficient version, the Prius v, is EPA-rated at 41 mpg combined. NHTSA lists…
2016 Scion iM
Slight edgeThe Scion iM edges it, 91.1 to 87.9, on performance, safety. The Toyota Prius v is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4.3 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2016 Toyota Prius voverall 87.9 | 2016 Scion iMoverall 91.1 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 76.3 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 87.8 | 97.8 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 70.1 | 100 | |||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 87.9 | 91.1 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 3 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Toyota Prius v and Scion iM
Toyota Prius v: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Scion iM: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4.3 and the answer flips.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2016 Scion iM wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (12 against 16 filed with NHTSA).
- It makes 137 hp against 96.
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 97 against 92).
Where the 2016 Toyota Prius v answers
- It is rated 41 combined against 31 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $500 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,650 against $2,150).
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
specs not availableSafety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota Prius v
Top recalls
- high Hybrid Propulsion System 20V369000 · 266,638 vehicles
Scion iM
Top recalls
- minor Tires 16V236000 · 94 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota Prius v | Scion iM | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | HEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Prius v | iM |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 41 | 31 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,650 | $2,150 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2016 Toyota Prius v or the 2016 Scion iM?
The Scion iM edges it, 91.1 to 87.9, on performance, safety. The Toyota Prius v is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4.3 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2016 Scion iM scores 91.1 and the 2016 Toyota Prius v 87.9. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2016 Toyota Prius v or the 2016 Scion iM?
2016 Toyota Prius v: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. 2016 Scion iM: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2016 Toyota Prius v and the 2016 Scion iM?
Where the 2016 Scion iM wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (12 against 16 filed with NHTSA), makes 137 hp against 96, and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 97 against 92). Where the 2016 Toyota Prius v answers: it is rated 41 combined against 31 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $500 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,650 against $2,150).