Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Mustang | Buick Encore | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 100.6 in | 6.5 in |
Length | 188.1 in | 168.4 in | 19.7 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 69.9 in | 4 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 65.2 in | -9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3447 lb. | 3190 lb. | 257 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.6 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 54.1 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 51.7 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.8 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 38.8 in | -4.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 52.5 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 50.1 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.8 in | 35.7 in | -5.9 in |
Total Legroom | 72.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.4 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 | -5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.4 ft3 | 48.4 ft3 | -35 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2014 Buick Encore Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
From the neck down, the Encore's high-mounted, cushy-yet-firm seats deliver comfort congruent with its mission. Some people also won't have a problem with their design from the neck up. Others will find the headrests uncomfortable and too far forward. Given the Encore's compact exterior, it should come as no surprise that even the more-compact-than-most-compact-crossovers Tucson has a few more inches for both shoulders and legs. But the Buick nevertheless has enough room inside to comfortably seat four good-sized adults. It helps that the rear seat is comfortably high off the floor and that there's a lot of room for the rear passengers' feet beneath the front seats. Children, especially those who've outgrown boosters, will have more to complain about. They'll easily fit, but their view outward through the small, high rear side windows will be limited to the treetops. Though the front seats in the Tucson aren't as comfortable as those in the Encore, with a less luxurious feel and less supportive side bolsters, their headrests aren't overly intrusive. Rear seat passengers won't find the cushion as comfortably positioned, but small ones will have a somewhat easier time seeing out its side windows. see full Buick Encore review |
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