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2013-2016 Scion FR-S MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 24–28 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 small car configurations, MY2016. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2013-2016 Scion FR-S at a glance
The 2013-2016 Scion FR-S covers 4 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 24–28 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2016, costs about $2,910 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the FR-S 2.0L 4-cyl RWD (28 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2014, 2015 and 2016.
2013-2016 Scion FR-S by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Gas | 24–28 MPG | $2,910–$3,290 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 24–28 MPG | $2,910–$3,290 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas | 25–28 MPG | $2,900–$3,260 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 25–28 MPG | $2,910–$3,270 | First year |
What the 2016 FR-S 2.0L 4-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$243
$2,910 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.85
Per 100 miles
$19.40
Five years
$14,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$110less a year
Class median $3,020 a year, MY2016
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Scion FR-S MPG
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,910.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR-S 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 24 | 33 | 28 | $2,910 |
| FR-S 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,290 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 Scion FR-S MPG
24–28 MPG · $2,910–$3,290/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,900 to $2,910, $10 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR-S 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 24 | 33 | 28 | $2,910 |
| FR-S 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,290 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 Scion FR-S MPG
25–28 MPG · $2,900–$3,260/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,910 to $2,900, $10 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR-S 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 24 | 33 | 28 | $2,900 |
| FR-S 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,260 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2013 Scion FR-S MPG
25–28 MPG · $2,910–$3,270/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR-S 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 24 | 33 | 28 | $2,910 |
| FR-S 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,270 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the FR-S 2.0L 4-cyl RWD: $3,470 in California and $2,530 in Texas, a $940 difference.
- California $3,470
- Washington $3,270
- New York $2,880
- Florida $2,660
- Texas $2,530
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2016 small car models.
Generations
- 2013-2016
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2013-2016 Scion FR-S get?
EPA rates the 2013-2016 Scion FR-S at 24–28 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 FR-S 2.0L 4-cyl RWD, is rated 28 MPG (24 city, 33 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2013-2016 Scion FR-S?
Every model year of the 2013-2016 Scion FR-S tops out at 28 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2013-2016 Scion FR-S?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2014, 2015 and 2016.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Scion FR-S per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the FR-S 2.0L 4-cyl RWD costs about $2,910 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,910–$3,290 a year. That is a $380 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2016 Scion FR-S 100 miles?
About $19.40 per 100 miles for the FR-S 2.0L 4-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.40 and $21.93 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2016 Scion FR-S more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The FR-S 2.0L 4-cyl RWD is rated 24 city and 33 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2016 Scion FR-S compare with other small car configurations?
The FR-S 2.0L 4-cyl RWD costs about $2,910 a year to fuel, $110 less than the class median of $3,020, and less than 6 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 378 rated small car configurations for MY2016, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2016 Scion FR-S different from the 2015 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,910. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2016 against 2 configurations for 2015. See the 2015 Scion FR-S for that year.