Volkswagen Jetta (2014) vs. Scion FR-S (2013) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta and 2013 Scion FR-S Specifications

Model Year	2014	2013
Model	Volkswagen Jetta	Scion FR-S
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700	2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@7000 151 lb-ft@6400
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.4 in	101.2 in	3.2 in
Length	182.2 in	166.7 in	15.5 in
Width	70.0 in	69.9 in	0.1 in
Height	57.2 in	50.6 in	6.6 in
Curb Weight	3158 lb.	2806 lb.	352 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	13.2 gal.	1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	37.1 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	54.5 in	0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.1 in	-53.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.9 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	35.0 in	2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	51.7 in	1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	45.3 in	-45.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	29.9 in	8.2 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	71.8 in (over 2 rows)	7.5 in
Cargo Volume	15.5 ft³	6.9 ft³	8.6 ft³

2014 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta.

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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