2015 Scion FR-S

The CarCody take

The 2015 Scion FR-S is a gasoline minicompact car with rear-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and a six-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA ratings are 24 MPG city, 33 MPG highway, and 28 MPG combined. EPA annual fuel cost is $2,950, with tailpipe emissions of 321 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers comparing minicompact gasoline cars by EPA fuel numbers Highway-heavy driving with a rear-wheel-drive preference Buyers who want an automatic transmission

What it is

The 2015 Scion FR-S is a gasoline car in the EPA minicompact class. It uses rear-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and a six-speed automatic transmission.

Its defining EPA figure is 28 MPG combined. That single number blends the car's city and highway ratings into one everyday reference point.

The numbers

The FR-S is rated at 24 MPG in city driving and 33 MPG on the highway. The nine-MPG gap shows how much driving conditions affect its fuel use.

At 28 MPG combined, each gallon covers about 28 miles under the EPA's combined rating.

What it costs to run

EPA annual fuel cost is $2,950. That is the yearly fuel-cost figure attached to this FR-S's ratings.

Tailpipe emissions are 321 grams of carbon dioxide per mile.

How it compares

Use the 28-MPG combined figure when lining the FR-S up with other minicompact cars. Its 24 city and 33 highway numbers show where it uses more or less fuel depending on the route.

The rear-wheel-drive layout and automatic transmission also distinguish its specification from cars with different drivetrains or gearboxes.

Who it suits

This FR-S suits a buyer who wants a gasoline minicompact with rear-wheel drive and an automatic transmission, while keeping a clear EPA reference of 28 MPG combined.

Its 33-MPG highway rating fits drivers whose miles are mostly on open roads.

Trade-offs

City driving is rated at 24 MPG, below the 33-MPG highway figure. The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,950.

You get rear-wheel drive with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a six-speed automatic, rather than a different drivetrain, engine or transmission combination.

Verdict

Choose the 2015 Scion FR-S if its rear-wheel-drive layout and automatic gearbox match how you plan to drive. The useful fuel reference is 28 MPG combined, with highway travel rated at 33 MPG and city travel at 24 MPG. Budget around $2,950 in EPA annual fuel cost and account for 321 grams of carbon dioxide per mile. This is a straightforward fit for someone comparing minicompact gasoline cars by their official running figures.