Scion FR-S MPG by year — every rating on record
The Scion FR-S has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2013 to 2016. Across those years its best rated version returned 28 mpg (2013) and its thirstiest returned 24 mpg (2015). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Minicompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 28 mpg | 25 mpg | #12 of 30 (62th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2014 | 2 | 28 mpg | 25 mpg | #8 of 29 (75th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2015 | 2 | 28 mpg | 24 mpg | #8 of 30 (76th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2016 | 2 | 28 mpg | 24 mpg | #6 of 30 (83th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Scion FR-S placed highest in 2016 at #6 of 30, and lowest in 2013 at #12 of 30. It spent 4 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI & PFI | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 362 | 6/10 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI & PFI | 24 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 321 | 7/10 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI & PFI | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 362 | 6/10 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI & PFI | 24 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 321 | 7/10 |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 2.0L 4-cyl | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 360 | 6/10 |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 2.0L 4-cyl | 24 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 320 | 7/10 |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 2.0L 4-cyl | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 361 | 6/10 |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 2.0L 4-cyl | 24 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 320 | 7/10 |
What FR-S fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2016 Scion FR-S burns 411 to 479 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,232 | $1,438 | $205 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,438 | $1,677 | $240 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,643 | $1,917 | $274 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2016 model year is $2,750 to $3,250 a year in fuel, or $2,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Minicompact Cars
Across the 153 nameplates EPA classifies as Minicompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 28 mpg the Scion FR-S is 7 mpg better the median, which is worth about $479 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Minicompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Scion nameplates
Every Scion model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.