2011 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Scion FR-S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Scion FR-S (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion FR-S should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 16 kg more than 2013 Scion FR-S.
Because 2013 Scion FR-S is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Scion FR-S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Scion FR-S (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Scion FR-S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2013 Scion FR-S has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Scion FR-S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Civic | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
| Make | Honda | Scion |
| Model | Civic | FR-S |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1246 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4503 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
