2013 Scion FR-S vs 2013 Subaru BRZ

2013 Scion FR-S

2013 Subaru BRZ

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2-Door Coupe Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
FR-S 2-Door Coupe Automatic	25	34	$24,320	$25,600
FR-S 2-Door Coupe Automatic 10 Series	25	34	$27,241	$28,675
FR-S 2-Door Coupe Manual	22	30	$23,275	$24,500
FR-S 2-Door Coupe Manual 10 Series	22	30	$26,053	$27,425

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2-Door Coupe Limited Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
BRZ 2-Door Coupe Limited Automatic	25	34	$27,121	$28,595
BRZ 2-Door Coupe Limited Manual	22	30	$26,112	$27,495
BRZ 2-Door Coupe Premium Automatic	25	34	$25,336	$26,595
BRZ 2-Door Coupe Premium Manual	22	30	$24,327	$25,495

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,320

$27,121

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,600

$28,595

Monthly Payment Estimate

$427 / month

$477 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2013 Scion FR-S is the real deal: a sports car, built simply, at an affordable price.

The 2013 Subaru BRZ shows that simplicity and leanness can provide more driving thrills than complex, high-horsepower sports cars costing several times as much.

TCC Likes

Great handling
Light weight
Nice, simple interior

Lean, balanced driving feel
Classic sports-car look
Charismatic, rev-happy engine

TCC Dislikes

Lack of low-end torque
Rear-seat space is minimal
Automatic transmission can be balky

Busy, noisy ride
Hard seats
Narrow cargo opening and small trunk

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Minicompact

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

51.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

76.5

Front Hip Room (in)

53.1

Second Leg Room (in)

29.9

Front Head Room (in)

37.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

45.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.5

Second Head Room (in)

35.0

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

51.2

50.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.6

Wheelbase (in)

101.2

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

26.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.9

Track Width, Front (in)

59.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.9

Length, Overall (in)

166.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

6.9

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.400 x - TBD -

11.4 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.600 x - TBD -

11.6 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr

Electric Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.480

2.48

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

13.100

13.12

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.400

35.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

T135/80D16

Front Tire Order Code

N/A

Spare Tire Order Code

N/A

Rear Tire Size

P215/45R17

P215/45WR17

Rear Tire Order Code

N/A

Front Tire Size

P215/45R17

P215/45WR17

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2806

2822

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

200 @ 7000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Gas Flat 4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

151 @ 6600

151 @ 6400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0L/122

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.168

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.060

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.100

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.000

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.582

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.538

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.404

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.713

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Scion FR-S

Subaru BRZ

Body Style

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Independent

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.551

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Independent

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.708

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.5

5.2

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

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