| Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
| Model | Ford Mustang | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 102.4 in | 4.7 in |
| Length | 187.6 in | 171.3 in | 16.3 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 69.9 in | 4 in |
| Height | 55.4 in | 61.6 in | -6.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3373 lb. | 2679 lb. | 694 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 40.6 in | -2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 51.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 39.8 in | -5.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 52.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 47.8 in | -1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 30.3 in | 36.3 in | -6 in |
| Total Legroom | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -5.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 21.8 ft3 | -8.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 53.2 ft3 | -40.1 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 |
| 2006 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
a lot of place, even for tall people. see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room in rear seats while both front seats are being used, enough room for 5 adults. see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2006 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
very uncomfortable and not ergonomic at all. especially with child sits. see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Were flat and didnt grip you well see full Toyota Matrix review |