Model Year | 2014 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Mustang | Kia Forte | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 104.3 in | 2.8 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 176.4 in | 12.1 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 69.5 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 55.1 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3501 lb. | 2716 lb. | 785 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.7 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 55.7 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 53.3 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.6 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 35.3 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 52.5 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 51.6 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.8 in | 33.9 in | -4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 72.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | -5.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.4 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 | 0.8 ft3 |
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 |
2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |