The FR-S is most easily compared against its near-twin from Subaru, the BRZ.
While the two are mechanically nearly identical, the Subaru version offers a slightly nicer interior and is available with built-in navigation from the factory, as well as a few other luxury items.
There are plenty of other rear-drive sports cars around the same size.
The Ford Mustang was recently redone for 2015 and offers a new engine menu as well as updated styling and an independent rear suspension for the first time.
Chevrolet will have a new Camaro for 2016, which promises to be lighter and have improved performance.
The Nissan 370Z is big on power but lacks the same perfect balance found in the Scion.
The Mazda MX-5 Miata is even less powerful than the FR-S, but it's lighter and handles nearly as well, and is also all-new for 2016.
Plus, it offers glorious, drop-top driving enjoyment.
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The 2016 Scion FR-S is the perfect affordable sports car for many, with just enough in the way of creature comforts to keep it livable as a daily driver as well. |
The 2016 Chevy Camaro finally shuffles off its muscle-car coil and earns true sports-car credentials. |
The Ford Mustang keeps its newfound finesse and pony-car attitude, blasting past its 50th year with a rorty new Shelby GT350 variant plus more ways to stand out from the crowd. |
The 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata shouldn’t disappoint driving purists, yet it’s been reformulated for a new generation to enjoy. |
The 2016 Nissan 370Z offers a wide range of performance options in two body styles, all of which represent good value in a segment of the sports-car world with few other similarly priced options. |
The Subaru BRZ is just as much fun as high-priced sports cars in many cases, at a small fraction of the price; and it's reasonably practical. |
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| $25,305 | $25,700 | $24,145 | $24,915 | $29,990 | $25,395 |
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| 22 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy |
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| Premium Unleaded H-4 | Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Premium Unleaded I-4 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Premium Unleaded H-4 |
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| Minicompact Cars | Compact | Subcompact Cars | Two-Seaters | Two-Seaters | Minicompact Cars |
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| 2-Door Coupe Manual (GS) | 2-Door Coupe 1LT | 2-Door Fastback V6 | 2-Door Convertible Manual Sport | 2-Door Coupe Manual | 2-Door Coupe Manual Premium |
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| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
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| 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Coupe | Coupe | Fastback | Convertible | Coupe | Coupe |
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| Manual w/OD | Manual | Manual w/OD | Manual | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
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| 2016 Scion FR-S vs. 2016 Chevrolet Camaro | 2016 Scion FR-S vs. 2016 Ford Mustang | 2016 Scion FR-S vs. 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2016 Scion FR-S vs. 2016 Nissan 370Z | 2016 Scion FR-S vs. 2016 Subaru BRZ | |
