2015 Scion FR-S

The CarCody take

The 2015 Scion FR-S is a gasoline minicompact car with rear-wheel drive and a six-speed manual transmission. Its EPA combined rating is 24 MPG, made up of 21 MPG city and 29 MPG highway. The listed annual fuel cost is $3,400, and tailpipe emissions are 362 grams of CO2 per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a rear-wheel-drive minicompact Manual-transmission shoppers Highway drivers who value the 29-MPG rating

What it is

The 2015 Scion FR-S is a minicompact car powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine. It sends power to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission.

Its defining EPA figure is 24 combined MPG. That is the overall fuel-use rating for the car.

The numbers

The FR-S is rated at 21 MPG in city driving and 29 MPG on the highway. The 8-MPG gap shows how much driving conditions affect its fuel use.

Its tailpipe output is listed at 362 grams of CO2 per mile.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost figure for this FR-S is $3,400. At its 24 combined MPG rating, fuel spending will vary with how much you drive and how much of that driving is in town or on the highway.

How it compares

The FR-S combines 21 city MPG with 29 highway MPG, so highway trips use less fuel than stop-and-go driving. Its rear-wheel-drive layout and manual transmission also distinguish it from cars using other drivetrains or gearboxes.

Who it suits

This car suits a driver who wants a gasoline minicompact with rear-wheel drive and a manual transmission. The 29-MPG highway rating makes it a clearer fit for regular highway travel than for mostly urban use.

Trade-offs

You get a manual six-speed and rear-wheel drive, but the combined rating is 24 MPG rather than the highway figure of 29 MPG. City driving is rated at 21 MPG.

The listed annual fuel cost is $3,400, and the car's tailpipe figure is 362 grams of CO2 per mile.

Verdict

Choose the 2015 Scion FR-S if its rear-drive setup and manual transmission match how you want to drive. Its fuel picture is straightforward: 24 MPG combined, with city mileage lower at 21 and highway mileage higher at 29. Budget around $3,400 in the listed annual fuel-cost estimate. This is a focused choice for someone comfortable with a minicompact gasoline car and its documented fuel and emissions figures.