4 Meaningful Differences Between The Subaru BRZ and Scion FRS

  1. The manual FRS weighs 6 lbs less than the base manual BRZ. The auto FRS weighs 18 lbs less than the base auto BRZ.

  2. The FRS has a drag coefficient of 0.27, vs 0.28 (with spoiler) or 0.29 (without spoiler) on the BRZ. I believe this is due to panels under the car. (Series.Blue BRZ is 0.27).

  3. The FRS has softer springs up front and stiffer springs in the rear vs the BRZ. Theoretically this makes it slightly less prone to understeer.

  4. The Series.Blue BRZ wheels weighed about 3 lbs less (per wheel) vs the FRS. (Both are 17” alloys).

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[Deleted Account]

The BRZ has a far better interior than the FRS

05/28/2015 - 03:08 |
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Anonymous

Wait. I heard somewhere, that BRZ comes with optional leather seats where GT86/FRS does not.

05/28/2015 - 05:48 |
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Anonymous

Brz is the better buy due to the fact that they can only sell one for every six or so 86s Toyota sells

05/28/2015 - 05:56 |
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Anonymous

so that means frs is better or what?

05/28/2015 - 05:57 |
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Anonymous

My 6”7 friend couldnt sit in an FR-S but fit fine in a BR-Z.

05/28/2015 - 06:27 |
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Daily Driver Reviews

Matt from Car Buyer said that the BRZ was better for lap times, while the GT 86, being prone to oversteer, was better for drifting. “He who shall be last, shall be sideways and smiling :-D” I will have the Toyota please!

05/28/2015 - 08:04 |
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Gidges

The BRZ has a slightly different front end

05/28/2015 - 09:03 |
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Kiss Shot Acerola Orion Heart Under The Blade

I only can see the different of 86 with brz only the bodykit. the 86 looks like serious man and brz like smiling man :D

05/28/2015 - 09:53 |
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Captain Drunkovic

I’ll have the Hyundai Genesis Coupe Please!
Thanks
Bye!

05/28/2015 - 10:47 |
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Mr Q

Biggest problem with the BRZ/FRS/GT86 isn’t spotting the differences…. it is the faint feeling of disappointment you get from the fact that it’s very good… but not quite as good as an S2000…. ;)

05/28/2015 - 11:28 |
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