Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Scion xB | Scion FR-S | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
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Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 101.2 in | -2.8 in |
Length | 155.3 in | 166.7 in | -11.4 in |
Width | 66.5 in | 69.9 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 64.8 in | 50.6 in | 14.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2415 lb. | 2758 lb. | -343 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 46.1 in | 37.1 in | 9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 48.6 in | 54.5 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 53.1 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.3 in | 41.9 in | 3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 45.7 in | 35.0 in | 10.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 51.7 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.6 in | 45.3 in | 5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 29.9 in | 8.1 in |
Total Legroom | 83.3 in (over 2 rows) | 71.8 in (over 2 rows) | 11.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 43.4 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 | 36.5 ft3 |
2007 Scion xB Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Great headroom, comfortable seat nice arm rest. Good firm seat see full Scion xB review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Better than average amount for a car in this price range see full Scion xB review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have plenty of room to sit whatever way is most comfortable to me. see full Scion xB review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
plenty of head room see full Scion xB review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seats large and tall people comfortably. Head room is well above average. see full Scion xB review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More leg room than my SAAB 9000. Fits two adults and a kid seat. see full Scion xB review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
This car is like an optical illusion - it's SOOO much bigger on the inside than it seems like from the outside! Riding in it feels more like riding in a minivan than a car. My husband is over 6' tall, and he can sit comfortably in the driver's seat with plenty of room above his head. At the same time, my son (also over 6' tall) can sit comfortably behind him with plenty of room for his knees. When my kids were younger, we fit three of them in the back, and often went on long trips (5-6 hrs in the car) with no problems. Our luggage even fit in the back! see full Scion xB review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Full sized adults fit well in the rear seat. 2 of them. see full Scion xB review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It is so comfortable for tall people, with plenty of legroon. see full Scion xB review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
More rear legroom than a BMW 7 series !!! Tall people are more than comfortable in the back seat see full Scion xB 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 |