Why is the 2011 Scion tC weight at 3,060 lbs.?
Is the car heavy due to the glass roof, to keep the structure of the roof from collapsing in case of a rollover.

I'm wondering why this car is more heavier then the new rear wheel drive Scion FR-S.

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Because the cars have 2 different purposes. One is an economy car, where fuel efficiency is priority. The other is a driver's car, where performance was the goal. Hence the low center of gravity and nearly perfect (53/47) weight distribution. Also, if you didn't know, the FR-S is only slightly larger than a NC Miata.

 

The tC is a larger car.

 

wouldnt they want to make an economy car lighter too? im sure the glass roof has a lot to do with it, but the tC is a pretty big car as well.

 

Not really. Lighter for better mpg is good..but not necessary for a dd. a race/drift car on the other hand relies a lot on its weight to have better times

Also a super light dd might not be very safe...I'd feel safer in an accident in my tC than the frs

 

Hey mr night rider proved that glass roof can take a beating in a crash lol.

 

The glass roof is part of it, but nowhere near all of the weight. I'd have to do some looking to find the exact numbers, but I want to say the roof accounted for about 120 lbs (including glass, motors, etc), where the CF one Seibon put together was about 20. While 100 lbs is no joke, it's not game changing.

Other things that contribute to weight:
- Safety features (6 airbags, improved crumple zones, LATCH system, etc)
- Convenience (stereo, sound dampening, cushy seats)
- Cost (heavier parts are cheaper than lighter ones)

 

there is also the fat driver you have to calculate

lol

(disclaimer...not directed to anyone in particular)

 

how is 53/47 near perfect? 51/49 yes but no, not in your case. tC2 gets more so called security and bigger wheels, tires, car, motor.

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"Near" being the operative word in this case, means not perfect if you weren't aware. You act like I said 75/25 or something. 53/47 is damn good, not as good as 51/49 or 50/50 but I thought that was pretty obvious. So calm down, bro.

 

Most every car made today is a damn pig. Civic's used to weigh in at less than 2500lbs(under 2300 if you go back a couple more years), now they push 3000. All the added safety stuff certainly doesn't help the weight savings.