| Model Year | 2013 | 2007 | |
| Model | Ford Mustang | Subaru Forester | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 99.4 in | 7.7 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 176.6 in | 11.9 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 68.3 in | 5.6 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 65.0 in | -9.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3501 lb. | 3165 lb. | 336 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.8 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 53.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 51.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.6 in | -1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 39.7 in | -5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 53.6 in | -5.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 51.6 in | -4.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 29.8 in | 33.7 in | -3.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 72.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | -5.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.4 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 | -18.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.4 ft3 | 57.7 ft3 | -44.3 ft3 |
| 2013 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 |
| 2013 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 |
| 2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review |