Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Mustang | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | supercharged 5.4L V8 DOHC-4v 500 hp@6000 480 lb-ft@4500 |
4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 108.7 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 187.6 in | 181.1 in | 6.5 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 70.2 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 55.4 in | 54.1 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3920 lb. | 3715 lb. | 205 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 38.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.3 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 0.0 in | 53.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.8 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 36.8 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 51.9 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 0.0 in | 46.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.3 in | 33.7 in | -3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
2009 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Convertible 315-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
The adjustability of the power seat. see full Ford Mustang review |
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 |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
Perfect seating position for both of us. Nice cush for your tush see full Ford Mustang review |
2009 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
What rear seat room? see full Ford Mustang review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
There is very little rear leg room, but this car isn't meant to be a people carrier. It is nice that there are rear seats, but anyone that is not a small child will have a hard time sitting in the back. see full Ford Mustang review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
waste of space, no good for seating, so should have been made for storage see full Ford Mustang review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |