BMW 1-Series (2009) vs. Scion FR-S (2013) Specs

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2009 BMW 1-Series and 2013 Scion FR-S Specifications

Model Year	2009	2013
Model	BMW 1-Series	Scion FR-S
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400	2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@7000 151 lb-ft@6400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.7 in	101.2 in	3.5 in
Length	171.7 in	166.7 in	5 in
Width	68.8 in	69.9 in	-1.1 in
Height	56.0 in	50.6 in	5.4 in
Curb Weight	3384 lb.	2806 lb.	578 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	13.2 gal.	0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.9 in	37.1 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.0 in	54.5 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.1 in	-53.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.9 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	35.0 in	2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.4 in	51.7 in	1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	45.3 in	-45.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.0 in	29.9 in	2.1 in
Total Legroom	73.4 in (over 2 rows)	71.8 in (over 2 rows)	1.6 in
Cargo Volume	10.0 ft³	6.9 ft³	3.1 ft³

2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review
2008	2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review

2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review
2008	2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review

2013 Scion FR-S Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
2013	Unlike a Mazda Miata or Nissan 370Z, the FR-S has a rear seat. But even a driver of middling height will position the front seat just inches away from the rear seat, leaving too little room for a rear passenger's legs. It would help if there was enough space beneath the front seats for the rear passengers' feet, but there isn't. To even carry children in the back, occupants of the front seats must slide forward. The back seat will serve in a pinch, but the FR-S isn't viable for frequent use by four people. The late, lamented Mazda RX-8 was capable of carrying four adults thanks more intelligent packaging. see full Scion FR-S review

2013 Scion FR-S Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	2dr Coupe 200-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD	Although form-fitting, the seats are incredibly comfortable, even for the big and tall crowd. The car fits like a bespoke suit. The back seat is suitable only for toddlers. see full Scion FR-S review

2013 Scion FR-S Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	2dr Coupe 200-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD	Again, if your metric includes back seats, forget it. These are only here for insurance purposes. Seriously. see full Scion FR-S review
2013	2dr Coupe 200-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD	If you are a larger person walk right by it, i'm only slightly above average (5-11, 190) and just wearing a coat can make for a tight fit. But if you do fit you can drive it for hours no problem. see full Scion FR-S review

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