2015 Scion FR-S

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Rating7.8

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Compact Coupe
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$24,900 - $31,090
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Spirited acceleration from the Flat-4 engine

Cramped rear row and poor cargo

Upgraded suspension system

Commendable handling

Automatic transmission affects drive quality

Few cosmetic changes

Admirable MPG figures

Well-designed and comfy front seats

Specs & Features

$26,000

price

200 hp @ 7000 rpm

horsepower

151 lb.-ft. @ 6600 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl RWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2015 Scion FR-S Coupe makes for an excellent contender in the compact coupe class. With two trims on offer, the 2015 Scion FR-S Coupe has a base MSRP of $24,900 competing directly with the Subaru BRZ and indirectly with the Hyundai Accord Coupe. Only a 2.0L Flat-4 engine is offered, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. A 6-speed automatic transmission is optional. Together, they produce 200 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 6.5 seconds, the Scion FR-S Coupe maintains a combined fuel economy of 28 MPG. Scion offers the FR-S Coupe in more than 7 stunning colors, with the Asphalt being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

The higher trims are limited, so you can only find the base model for sale. To enjoy a stirring driving experience, pick the base model however we recommend the manual transmission since the automatic transmission not only affects the drive quality but also makes it significantly slower. 

Trims

    Base
    $24,900 onwards
    • 17-inch aluminum Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • AM/FM/HD
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Front manual air conditioning
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    Release Series 1.0
    $29,990 onwards
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning

Compare to similar cars

Price

$24,900- $31,090

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.83

Horsepower

200 hp @ 7000 rpm

Torque

151 lb.-ft. @ 6600 rpm

Capacity

4

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$23,705- $72,305

Gasoline

7.65

323 hp @ 6800 rpm

278 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

4

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$84,995- $107,995

Gasoline

7.44

645 hp @ 6200 rpm

600 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

2

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$26,995- $58,295

Gasoline

7.4

375 hp @ 5150 rpm

410 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm

5

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$23,800- $46,170

Gasoline

8.21

300 hp @ 6500 rpm

280 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

4

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$22,890- $24,590

Gasoline

8.04

205 hp @ 7000 rpm

174 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$29,990- $49,400

Gasoline

7.45

332 hp @ 7000 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

2

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$25,695- $29,490

Gasoline

7.46

200 hp @ 7000 rpm

151 lb.-ft. @ 6400 rpm

4

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2015 Scion FR-S vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
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    5.98 sec--
    3 sec--
    4.8 sec13.2 sec-
    5.1 sec13.7 sec155 mph
    5.5 sec14.1 sec144 mph
    5.9 sec14.3 sec-

    2015 Scion FR-S vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      22 mpg30 mpg25 mpg13.2 gal.290.4/396 mi.
      22 mpg31 mpg25 mpg13.2 gal.290.4/409.2 mi.
      22 mpg30 mpg25 mpg13.2 gal.290.4/396 mi.
      19 mpg26 mpg21 mpg19 gal.342/494 mi.
      19 mpg28 mpg21 mpg16 gal.272/448 mi.
      17 mpg28 mpg20 mpg19 gal.323/532 mi.

      2015 Scion FR-S vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        166.7 in.69.9 in.50.6 in.4.9 in.101.2 in.
        197.9 in.75.7 in.57.1 in.5.2 in.116 in.
        190.6 in.75.5 in.54.2 in.4 in.112.3 in.
        188.3 in.75.4 in.54.4 in.5 in.107.1 in.
        178.8 in.69 in.55 in.6 in.103.2 in.
        175.7 in.76.4 in.49.1 in.5 in.98.8 in.

        2015 Scion FR-S vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          6.9 cu.ft.76.5 cu.ft.-
          6.9 cu.ft.76.5 cu.ft.147 cu.ft.
          11.7 cu.ft.82.6 cu.ft.90.3 cu.ft.
          13.5 cu.ft.84.5 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.
          11.3 cu.ft.81.4 cu.ft.7.1 cu.ft.
          6.9 cu.ft.51.6 cu.ft.6.9 cu.ft.

          2015 Scion FR-S vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
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            -6.9 cu.ft.--
            57.5 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.76 ft.
            90.3 cu.ft.11.7 cu.ft.90.3 cu.ft.-
            81.4 cu.ft.11.3 cu.ft.7.1 cu.ft.110 ft.
            49.5 cu.ft.14.7 cu.ft.14.7 cu.ft.-
            83.1 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.6 ft.

            2015 Scion FR-S vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -2758 lbs.
              1000 lbs.3719 lbs.
              1000 lbs.4082 lbs.
              -3354 lbs.
              -3278 lbs.
              -3002 lbs.

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