2013 Scion FR-S vs 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec

Affordable rear-wheel drive sports coupes, especially those hailing from the other side of the Pacific, have historically been a rather rare breed. But now, thanks to Hyundai and Scion, us regular folk have not one but two inexpensive rear-wheel drive sports coupes to choose from that don’t feature big thirsty engines or pony car badges.

FAST FACTS: Hyundai Genesis Coupe
1. 274-hp and 275 lb-ft thanks to a new turbocharger and larger intercooler.
2. Peak torque reached at just 2000 rpm.
3. R-Spec model includes 4-piston Brembo brakes, a Torsen limited slip differential, revised suspension tuning and summer tires.
4. Genesis Coupe models start from $24,250 with our R-Spec model costing $26,500.
The Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec and FR-S are priced
well under $30k, have been tuned with the enthusiast-driver in mind, and are equipped with 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engines that offer an attractive combination of performance and fuel economy. But which one’s fastest? And does fastest necessarily mean “best” for a car like this? Only one way to find out – it’s off to the race track we go, to evaluate these two hard-edged combatants in order to determine which one turns the fastest hot lap and which one offers the most smiles per mile.




FAST FACTS: Scion FR-S
1. 2.0L flat-four cylinder engine makes 200-hp and 151 lb-ft of torque.
2. 2,758 lbs curb weight makes it one of the lightest sports coupe on the market.
3. Sold as just one trim, your only choice is a 6-speed manual or automatic with paddle shifters.
4. FR-S models cost $24,200.













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James