Model Year | 2015 | 2016 | |
Model | Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 | Ford Mustang | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 560 hp@5700 516 lb-ft@1750 |
5.2L V8 DOHC-4v 526 hp@7500 429 lb-ft@4750 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 107.1 in | 7.6 in |
Length | 195.6 in | 188.3 in | 7.3 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 75.4 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 54.4 in | 1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4475 lb. | 3705 lb. | 770 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 37.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 56.3 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.0 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 34.8 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 52.2 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.4 in | -47.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 30.6 in | 6.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 72.6 in (over 2 rows) | 5.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.5 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 11 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.0 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 42.5 ft3 |
2015 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Among luxury cars, Audis have my least favorite seats. They're less cushy and less coddling than the others. They're firm, and seem to want your body to adapt to them rather than the other way around. In the A7, seat adjustments are limited to the usual plus four-way lumbar. The seat's smallish bolsters are spaced fairly widely, and only frequenting all-you-can-eat buffets can bring them closer. This said, one day I drove the A7 for 600 miles and emerged without a hint of back soreness. So maybe the seats do know what's best for me. Perhaps they could teach a thing or two to the door-mounted arm rest. It's overly firm, and my left elbow did get sore. see full Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7.
2016 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
This "why not" should not come as a surprise. Neither the Mustang nor the Audi has much rear legroom. Plus in the Mustang my head was pressed against the rear window, and I'm only 5-9. The Mustang coupe's rear seat is viable only for people up to 5-6 or so in height. The Audi has a little more rear headroom. As does the Mustang convertible. If you will be putting people into the rear seat of the Mustang, you should turn off the "easy entry" feature. When it's activated, this feature automatically motors the seat backward when the engine is shut off, reducing rear legroom to near zero. I was nearly trapped when I turned the engine off while sitting in the back seat to take photos. If you want a V8-powered coupe with a roomy rear seat, get a Dodge Challenger. Both the Mustang and the RS 5 do a better job of transporting luggage than rear seat passengers. Both trunks have about as much capacity as that of the average compact sedan. see full Ford Mustang review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Mustang.