Scion FR-S (2014) vs. Subaru Legacy (2009) Specs

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2014 Scion FR-S and 2009 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year	2014	2009
Model	Scion FR-S	Subaru Legacy
Engine	2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@7000 151 lb-ft@6400	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Coupe	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.2 in	105.1 in	-3.9 in
Length	166.7 in	186.2 in	-19.5 in
Width	69.9 in	68.1 in	1.8 in
Height	50.6 in	56.1 in	-5.5 in
Curb Weight	2806 lb.	3435 lb.	-629 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	16.9 gal.	-3.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.1 in	39.5 in	-2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.5 in	54.4 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	51.0 in	2.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	44.1 in	-2.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.0 in	36.5 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	51.7 in	53.7 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	45.3 in	52.6 in	-7.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	29.9 in	33.9 in	-4 in
Total Legroom	71.8 in (over 2 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	-6.2 in
Cargo Volume	6.9 ft³	11.4 ft³	-4.5 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

2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review

2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review
2008	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review

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