Scion tC TRD supercharged test - ConsumerReports.org
06-30-2006, 03:17 AM
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Scion tC TRD supercharged test - ConsumerReports.org
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When we tested the Scion tC for Consumer Reports magazine (December 2005), it lacked sporty flair, although its track performance wasn’t particularly slow. It ran from 0 to 30 mph in 3.3 seconds and from 0 to 60 mph in 8.8 seconds. These times were quicker than the Mitsubishi Eclipse and Acura RSX, but significantly slower than the supercharged Chevrolet Cobalt SS (7.3 seconds), all of which were tested alongside the tC.
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/c...orsepower-606/
Scion TC
When we tested the Scion tC for Consumer Reports magazine (December 2005), it lacked sporty flair, although its track performance wasn’t particularly slow. It ran from 0 to 30 mph in 3.3 seconds and from 0 to 60 mph in 8.8 seconds. These times were quicker than the Mitsubishi Eclipse and Acura RSX, but significantly slower than the supercharged Chevrolet Cobalt SS (7.3 seconds), all of which were tested alongside the tC.
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/c...orsepower-606/
06-30-2006, 03:59 AM
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how can they run the stock tC in 16.7 sec in 1/4mile? do they were driving in reverse? because the Road & Track magazine test the tC and they made 15.6sec stock
https://www.scionlife.com/scion/tc/datasheet.pdf
even some good drives here in the scionlife forums can be lower than 15.6sec stock.
Road & Track Numbers for:
Scion tC Stock: 7.4 (0-60), 19.7 (0-100), 15.6@89.9 (1/4 mile)
Scion tC with Supercharger: 6.9 (0-60), 17.1 (0-100) and 15.1@94.0 (1/4 mile).
***The Cobalt SS #s are: 6.2 (0-60), 15.9 (0-100), and 14.8@96.8 (1/4 mile)
***Honda Si 2006 #s are:6.8 (0-60), 16.8(0-100), and 15.1@94.6 (1/4 mile)
***Acure RXS type S: 6.7 (0-60), 16.6 (0-100), and 15.0@94.9 (1/4 mile)
https://www.scionlife.com/scion/tc/datasheet.pdf
even some good drives here in the scionlife forums can be lower than 15.6sec stock.
Road & Track Numbers for:
Scion tC Stock: 7.4 (0-60), 19.7 (0-100), 15.6@89.9 (1/4 mile)
Scion tC with Supercharger: 6.9 (0-60), 17.1 (0-100) and 15.1@94.0 (1/4 mile).
***The Cobalt SS #s are: 6.2 (0-60), 15.9 (0-100), and 14.8@96.8 (1/4 mile)
***Honda Si 2006 #s are:6.8 (0-60), 16.8(0-100), and 15.1@94.6 (1/4 mile)
***Acure RXS type S: 6.7 (0-60), 16.6 (0-100), and 15.0@94.9 (1/4 mile)
06-30-2006, 04:21 AM
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Originally Posted by jwaggz82
Originally Posted by zer0
Originally Posted by jwaggz82
beat the cobolt SS
It ran from 0 to 30 mph in 3.3 seconds and from 0 to 60 mph in 8.8 seconds. These times were quicker than the Mitsubishi Eclipse and Acura RSX, but significantly slower than the supercharged Chevrolet Cobalt SS (7.3 seconds), all of which were tested alongside the tC.
My girl just got a SS/SC Cobalt, its a fun car.
06-30-2006, 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by zer0
Originally Posted by jwaggz82
Originally Posted by zer0
Originally Posted by jwaggz82
beat the cobolt SS
It ran from 0 to 30 mph in 3.3 seconds and from 0 to 60 mph in 8.8 seconds. These times were quicker than the Mitsubishi Eclipse and Acura RSX, but significantly slower than the supercharged Chevrolet Cobalt SS (7.3 seconds), all of which were tested alongside the tC.
My girl just got a SS/SC Cobalt, its a fun car.
If you read the CR article, these are the numbers you're looking for..."When installation was complete, the tC started right up and has continued to run smoothly. Zero-to-30-mph times dropped to 2.9 seconds and 0-to-60-mph now clocks at 7.2 seconds. Performance in the quarter-mile run is 15.6 seconds at 93 mph, an improvement over the nonsupercharged tC’s 16.7 seconds at 85 mph. In addition, these times beat those of the supercharged 205-hp Cobalt SS. Under hard acceleration, we found it was quite easy to spin the wheels on the front-wheel-drive tC."
The tC's fuel economy was better than the Cobalt SS also.
06-30-2006, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Hyghgynx
The paragraph in red relates to a NON-S/C'd tC! If you read the CR article, these are the numbers you're looking for...
"When installation was complete, the tC started right up and has continued to run smoothly. Zero-to-30-mph times dropped to 2.9 seconds and 0-to-60-mph now clocks at 7.2 seconds. Performance in the quarter-mile run is 15.6 seconds at 93 mph, an improvement over the nonsupercharged tC’s 16.7 seconds at 85 mph. In addition, these times beat those of the supercharged 205-hp Cobalt SS. Under hard acceleration, we found it was quite easy to spin the wheels on the front-wheel-drive tC."
The tC's fuel economy was better than the Cobalt SS also.
If you read the CR article, these are the numbers you're looking for..."When installation was complete, the tC started right up and has continued to run smoothly. Zero-to-30-mph times dropped to 2.9 seconds and 0-to-60-mph now clocks at 7.2 seconds. Performance in the quarter-mile run is 15.6 seconds at 93 mph, an improvement over the nonsupercharged tC’s 16.7 seconds at 85 mph. In addition, these times beat those of the supercharged 205-hp Cobalt SS. Under hard acceleration, we found it was quite easy to spin the wheels on the front-wheel-drive tC."
The tC's fuel economy was better than the Cobalt SS also.
C/D-estimated performance:
Zero to 60 mph: 6.1 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 16.0 sec
Standing 1/4-mile: 14.7 sec @ 97 mph
http://www.caranddriver.com/previews...ged-page2.html
They cant obviously drive..
06-30-2006, 09:31 PM
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I think Road & Track, Car & Drive, & Consumer Reports need to have people from this form do the test on these cars. I never really believe any of the info in these mags anyway. Usually it boils down to which company paid the biggest kick back.
07-01-2006, 12:23 AM
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im honestly loving the s/c. I spent around 4k including the s/c, install, and a few gauges ...but its pretty darn fun. The lag of having a 4cyl is not there as much anymore and if I drive normal I dont even go into boost. Since I listened to people say "as soon as you hit the gas you will be in boost" .... I didn't want to get it because I wasnt cool with draining my gas tank ....but it seems like my gas mpg is darn close to what it was. If you can deal with spending $3 more at the pump ....its a good deal.
07-29-2007, 12:50 PM
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Here are SC number from Edmunds
0 - 30 (sec): 2.9
0 - 45 (sec): 4.8
0 - 60 (sec): 7.2
0 - 75 (sec): 10.1
1/4 Mile (sec @ mph): 15.13
30 - 0 (ft): 29.54
60 - 0 (ft): 119.55
Braking Rating (Excellent, Good, Average, Poor or Very Poor): Excellent
Slalom (mph): 66.3
Skid Pad (g-force): 36.1
Handling Rating (Excellent, Good, Average, Poor or Very Poor): Good
Db @ Idle: 44
Db @ Full Throttle: 75
Db @ 70 mph Cruise: 67
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...6/pageId=67941
0 - 30 (sec): 2.9
0 - 45 (sec): 4.8
0 - 60 (sec): 7.2
0 - 75 (sec): 10.1
1/4 Mile (sec @ mph): 15.13
30 - 0 (ft): 29.54
60 - 0 (ft): 119.55
Braking Rating (Excellent, Good, Average, Poor or Very Poor): Excellent
Slalom (mph): 66.3
Skid Pad (g-force): 36.1
Handling Rating (Excellent, Good, Average, Poor or Very Poor): Good
Db @ Idle: 44
Db @ Full Throttle: 75
Db @ 70 mph Cruise: 67
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...6/pageId=67941
07-30-2007, 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by jwaggz82
it just makes me wonder why the darn car is slow compared to the newer cars like the SI ..but it feels pretty darn quick
08-03-2007, 05:37 AM
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Ima see how fast i can get my stock tc...borla exhaust 0-60....i counted today 1mississippi but i dont want to rely on that but it was like 7 secs...and I didnt make the tires squeek...i let it go past 2k and floored it....my 0-60 seems deff faster than 8.8
08-03-2007, 05:44 AM
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well, one thing about consumer reports is they are not car experts really. they are mostly average people. so they have average driving skills. car and driver and road and track and edmonds are all staffed by car enthusiasts who are much more skilled drivers than consumer reports.
the only way to truly determine which car is faster would be to have the stig do a power lap in both cars. that should establish once and for all which is the superior machine.
the only way to truly determine which car is faster would be to have the stig do a power lap in both cars. that should establish once and for all which is the superior machine.