Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Scion FR-S | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 103.1 in | -1.9 in |
Length | 166.7 in | 180.3 in | -13.6 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 68.5 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 50.6 in | 58.1 in | -7.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2758 lb. | 3075 lb. | -317 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 40.3 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 54.8 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 43.5 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 37.6 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.7 in | 53.2 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 33.5 in | -3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 71.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | -5.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 6.9 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | -4.4 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
2011 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 CVT AWD |
I've driven between the SF Bay Area and San Diego several times with no comfort issues. As a point of comparison, I am comfortable with long drives in a 2002 Honda Civic and I would like to burn the seats in a 2010 Hyundai Tucson. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
I am 6'4" tall and this is one of the few compact cars I fit into easily with room to spare. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
The rear seats actually have enough space to comfortably fit full size adults or child car seats. The doors open wide making ingress and egress easy. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Amongst small cars, this had quite comfortable rear seat room, which accommodated our car seat better than our previous Volkswagen Jetta. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Roomy inside, as well as pretty large greenhouse see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2011 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Coming from both an MX-5 and Buick Century the cabin of the WRX is very spacious. There is good room for driver and passenger. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I drove he car for a better part of 2 hours today. The seats were very comfortable all around in rush hour traffic on city and highway roads. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Seats only adjust two ways, and manual adjustments at that. They're adequate for short trips but uncomfortable if you have to sit for hours. I wish there was an option for multiple power adjustments with memory. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is no lumbar support which makes it tough for drives over 2 hours. The seats could be better for its class. I think Subaru remedied this issue in the new body style, however. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |