Volvo C30 (2011) vs. Scion FR-S (2013) Specs

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2011 Volvo C30 and 2013 Scion FR-S Specifications

Model Year	2011	2013
Model	Volvo C30	Scion FR-S
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@7000 151 lb-ft@6400
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	2dr Hatch	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	101.2 in	2.7 in
Length	167.4 in	166.7 in	0.7 in
Width	70.2 in	69.9 in	0.3 in
Height	57.0 in	50.6 in	6.4 in
Curb Weight	3200 lb.	2806 lb.	394 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	13.2 gal.	2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	37.1 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.6 in	54.5 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	53.1 in	0 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	41.9 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	35.0 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	47.0 in	51.7 in	-4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	41.5 in	45.3 in	-3.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	29.9 in	4 in
Total Legroom	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	71.8 in (over 2 rows)	4.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.9 ft³	6.9 ft³	6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	20.2 ft³	6.9 ft³	13.3 ft³

2011 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD	The front seats are wonderful. I tend to get stiff and sore when I sit too long in a car, especially my old VW GTI and our other VW Passat wagon. These seats in the C30 are very comfortable and I felt good getting out after a long drive. see full Volvo C30 review
2011	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Excellent support for very long drives. Passengers in the rear say the same. see full Volvo C30 review

2011 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lack of leg room. This car is a two seater. see full Volvo C30 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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