Model Year | 2017 | 2014 | |
Model | Subaru BRZ | Ford Mustang | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 107.1 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 166.7 in | 188.5 in | -21.8 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 73.9 in | -4 in |
Height | 50.6 in | 55.8 in | -5.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2762 lb. | 3501 lb. | -739 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 38.5 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.3 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 53.4 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.4 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 34.7 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.7 in | 47.8 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 45.3 in | 46.8 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 29.8 in | 0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 71.8 in (over 2 rows) | 72.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 6.9 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 | -6.5 ft3 |
2017 Subaru BRZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 2dr Coupe 205-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD |
The seat heaters are an absolute joke. We thought they were broken. No, they're just terrible. If you live in regular -10c weather you will want a a plug-in seat warmer.
The seats themselves are fantastic for driving.
Driver's seat does not slide forward when you move the seatback to access the back seat. Seems fine, who wants to reset their seat position every time.
The passenger seat does get loose when you pop the seat back up, but the chair slides around loose and left to gravity, will sit at the rearmost spot. Might be nice if it could sit in a divot at the full frontmost position.
see full Subaru BRZ review |
2014 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 |
2014 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Coupe 420-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Without the sunroof, there is adequate headroom, legroom, and hiproom for taller drivers (6'6"+). The seats are supportive and comfortable for longer drives. This car makes a competent "daily driver" in fair weather. see full Ford Mustang review |