| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford Mustang | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 109.8 in | -2.7 in |
| Length | 187.6 in | 188.4 in | -0.8 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 75.2 in | -1.3 in |
| Height | 55.4 in | 68.1 in | -12.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3373 lb. | 3847 lb. | -474 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 40.6 in | -2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 59.7 in | -4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 56.7 in | -3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 43.2 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 40.1 in | -5.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 59.5 in | -6.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 56.5 in | -9.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 30.3 in | 38.3 in | -8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.3 in | -42.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -37.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 42.3 ft3 | -29.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -82.3 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 |
| 2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |