Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | |
Model | Ford Mustang | Cadillac ATS | |
Engine | 5.2L V8 DOHC-4v 526 hp@7500 429 lb-ft@4750 |
turbocharged 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 464 hp@5850 445 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 109.3 in | -2.2 in |
Length | 188.3 in | 183.6 in | 4.7 in |
Width | 75.4 in | 72.5 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 54.4 in | 54.8 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3705 lb. | 3745 lb. | -40 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 37.6 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 54.1 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 54.1 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.3 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 35.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 51.1 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.4 in | 44.5 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 33.5 in | -2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 72.6 in (over 2 rows) | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.5 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
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.
2016 Cadillac ATS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Unfortunately, the "why nots" from three years ago remain. The compact Cadillac sedan's rear seat hasn't gotten any larger, and the coupe's is even tighter. Meanwhile, Audi, Lexus, and Mercedes have introduced competitors with roomier rear seats. At 5-9 I can sit behind myself with a little room to spare in the ATS sedan, and virtually none to spare in the ATS coupe. Drivers who need the seat further back than I do will eliminate leg room for all but the shortest rear passengers. see full Cadillac ATS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Cadillac ATS.