Against 441 other 4-cyl cars rated 2014–2016, the FR-S sits right on their 27.4 mpg average.
Every Scion FR-S engine, compared
The Scion FR-S was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 24 / 33 | 2013–2016 | $1,371 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Subaru BRZ gets 27.7 mpg, next to 28 mpg for the 2016 FR-S. The FR-S is the cheapest of them to run: $15 a year less than the Subaru BRZ.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2016) | $0.114 |
| Fuel per year | $1,371 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,855 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2014–2016 | −$30 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,750 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2016 Scion FR-S gives up 9 mpg in town: 33 on the highway against 24 in the city, $436 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2016) | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 33 mpg | $1,164 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +9 mpg (38%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the FR-S changed over the years
Combined figure across the 4 model years the FR-S was rated in, all of them at 28 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 24 / 33 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2015 | 24 / 33 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2014 | 24 / 33 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2013 | 24 / 33 | 1 | $1,371 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Scion FR-S — 1 engine across 2013–2016. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,750. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2016 Scion FR-S get?
28 mpg combined, 24 city and 33 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2013 the FR-S has averaged 28 mpg.
Is the 2016 FR-S more efficient than the 2015?
About the same: 28 against 28 mpg combined.
Does the FR-S get better gas mileage than the Subaru BRZ?
About the same: 28 mpg for the 2016 FR-S against 27.7 for the 2017 Subaru BRZ.
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