Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Volt | Ford Mustang | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 107.1 in | -1 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 188.1 in | -7.7 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 73.9 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 56.4 in | 55.6 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3543 lb. | 3453 lb. | 90 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 8.9 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 38.5 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 55.3 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.4 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.4 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 34.7 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 51.6 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 46.8 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 29.8 in | 4.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 72.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.6 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 13.4 ft3 | -13.4 |
2017 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The original Chevrolet Volt's cramped rear seat could only hold two people. In the second-generation Volt the hump for the battery pack has been lowered to permit a third person to straddle it. But they'd better be small, and even then they won't be comfortable. This fifth spot could be the least comfortable seating position in any four-door car. It's best considered for short-term emergency use. Even the Volt's outboard rear seat passengers better not be tall. The Volt's roof line sweeps dramatically downward, while the hatch extends unusually far forward. To squeeze rear seat passengers within this oddly configured space, Chevrolet has positioned the seat cushion very low and has located the rear passengers' heads beneath the hatch glass. The roof's rear cross-member produces an odd bulge in the headliner ahead of said heads. As is, both rear head room and rear knee room are in short supply and it is easy to bump one's noggin while getting into the rear seat. Adding insult to injury, the Volt's rear seat feels even tighter than it is because the rear side windows are small and the front seats largely block the view foward. Claustrophobes better sit up front. One somewhat bright spot: the Volt's rear seat cushion angles sharply upward to provide more thigh support than you'll find in the typical compact car (or the Prius) despite the seat's ultra-low butt pocket. The Prius's official interior dimensions might not differ much from the Volt's, but its rear seat passengers enjoy much more rear knee room (if slightly less rear headroom) and feel like they have far more room. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
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2011 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD |
Very confortable seats, The stock seats hold you pretty well even in a little senmi-agressing driving. Nice position in the power seats and easy to get the just right spot. see full Ford Mustang review |
2010 | 2dr Convertible 315-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
The adjustability of the power seat. see full Ford Mustang review |
2011 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Coupe 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
My dad's 2010 Camaro has much more legroom than my Mustang. 2 more inches would help a lot, though I have to admit even at 6-3, I'm still pretty comfy in the Mustang. The room would be nice to have on trips. see full Ford Mustang review |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Felt like seating position was "on the floor". Steering wheel had only tilt adjustment, no telescope. see full Ford Mustang review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
What rear seat room? see full Ford Mustang review |