Scion FR-S vs. Scion tC

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2016 Scion FR-S
$25,305
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2016 Scion tC
$19,385
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Highlights
$25,305
$19,385
Premium Gasoline H-4
Regular Gasoline I-4
22 City / 30 Hwy
23 City / 31 Hwy
200 hp
179 hp
Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
4
5
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine
151 @ 6400
172 @ 4100
2.0 L/122
2.5 L/152
Premium Gasoline H-4
Regular Gasoline I-4
200 @ 7000
179 @ 6000
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
22 City / 30 Hwy
23 City / 31 Hwy
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels
Steel
Steel
P215/45WR17
P225/45WR18
17 X 7 in
18 X 7.5 in
P215/45WR17
P225/45WR18
Compact in
Compact in
Compact
Compact
17 X 7 in
18 X 7.5 in
Aluminum
Aluminum
Aluminum
Aluminum

Suspension
Strut
Strut
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone
Strut
Strut
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone

Steering
36 ft
37 ft
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
N/A
N/A

Measurements
52 in
52 in
51 in
56 in
55 in
55 in
101 in
106 in
60 in
61 in
37 in
38 in
53 in
53 in
5 in
6 in
35 in
36 in
70 in
71 in
167 in
177 in
77 ft³
88 ft³
30 in
35 in
61 in
61 in
42 in
42 in
N/A
N/A
45 in
49 in
4
5
7 ft³
N/A

Weight & Capacity
2,758 lbs
3,082 lbs
13 gal
15 gal
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

Safety
Standard
Standard
Standard

Entertainment
Standard
Standard

Electrical
390
575
130
100

Brakes
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
12 in
12 in
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Yes
Yes
11 in
11 in
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yes
Yes

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2016 Scion FR-S or the 2016 Scion tC?

The 2016 Scion FR-S is more reliable than the 2016 Scion tC according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2016 FR-S versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2016 tC.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2016 Scion FR-S or the 2016 Scion tC?

The 2016 Scion tC is more fuel efficient than the 2016 Scion FR-S with 26 MPG combined versus 25 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2016 Scion FR-S or the 2016 Scion tC?

The 2016 Scion tC is cheaper than the 2016 Scion FR-S with a $19,385 starting MSRP versus a $25,305 starting MSRP.

Which has a better safety rating, the 2016 Scion FR-S or the 2016 Scion tC?

The 2016 Scion FR-S and the 2016 Scion tC both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.

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