More fun to drive. Unique safety technology. Lower cost to own. In this compact coupe triathlon, Civic Coupe EX with a manual transmission is the clear winner over Scion tC.
More Fun to Drive The demonstration drive is the ideal time to show off Civic Coupe EX’s fun-to-drive character, resulting from its sportier suspension and the following features:
Unique Safety Technology
Nothing comparable to the following standard Civic safety features is available on the 2011 Scion tC:
Due in large part to its far superior fuel economy ratings and higher ALG residual values (see chart), the 2011 Civic Coupe EX with manual transmission costs significantly less to own than the 2011 Scion tC with an average cost of $.42/mile at 15,000 miles per year for five years according to the Edmunds.com True Cost to Own® (TCO®). Scion tC costs more than $.47/mile over the same period and mileage. That’s a savings of more than $750 per year or a total of more than $3,750 the Civic Coupe EX will save customers over five years!
Comparably Equipped Price
- Tighter Turning Diameter: Demonstrate how Civic Coupe EX’s 35.4-foot turning diameter makes it very nimble in close quarters and tight parking situations. Point out that the 2011 Scion tC requires an additional two feet (37.4 feet) to turn around.
- Lower Curb Weight: Explain that at 2,703 pounds, the Civic Coupe EX is much lighter on its “feet” than the significantly heavier Scion tC (3,060 pounds).
Edmunds Says...
2011 Honda Civic Coupe (Review): For a reliable and enjoyable-to-drive small car, you’re not going to do much better than the 2011 Honda Civic.
2011 Scion tC (First Drive): That fun-to-drive thing is absent, as the tC doesn’t really communicate with you.
2011 Honda Civic Coupe (Review): For a reliable and enjoyable-to-drive small car, you’re not going to do much better than the 2011 Honda Civic.
2011 Scion tC (First Drive): That fun-to-drive thing is absent, as the tC doesn’t really communicate with you.
Unique Safety Technology
Nothing comparable to the following standard Civic safety features is available on the 2011 Scion tC:
- Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS): OPDS will deactivate the front passenger’s front-side airbag if a child or a small-statured adult is leaning into the side airbag deployment path.
- Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure: The ACE design utilizes a network of connected structural elements to distribute frontal crash energy more evenly throughout the front of the vehicle. This enhanced frontal crash energy management helps to reduce the forces transferred to the passenger compartment and can help to more evenly disperse the forces transferred to other vehicles in a crash.
Due in large part to its far superior fuel economy ratings and higher ALG residual values (see chart), the 2011 Civic Coupe EX with manual transmission costs significantly less to own than the 2011 Scion tC with an average cost of $.42/mile at 15,000 miles per year for five years according to the Edmunds.com True Cost to Own® (TCO®). Scion tC costs more than $.47/mile over the same period and mileage. That’s a savings of more than $750 per year or a total of more than $3,750 the Civic Coupe EX will save customers over five years!
Comparably Equipped Price
| Item | 2011 Honda Civic Coupe EX w/MT | 2011 Scion tC w/MT |
|---|---|---|
| EPA Estimated Fuel Economy1 (City/Highway/Combined) | 26/34/29 | 23/31/26 |
| ALG Residual Values (36/60 Months) | 59%/46% | 55%/40% |
| Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) | Standard | Nothing Comparable Available |
| ACE Body Structure | Standard | Nothing Comparable Available |
| Base Price MSRP | $19,605 | $18,275 |
| Destination Charge | $750 | $720 |
| Comparably Equipped Price | $20,355 | $18,995 |
1Based on 2011 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
The tC has a smooth and attractive face, well executed, but traditional, even when including the aggressive flared cutouts for the 17-inch wheels, leaving room for TRD 19-inch wheels.
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