Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Mustang | Volkswagen Passat | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 106.7 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 187.6 in | 188.2 in | -0.6 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 71.7 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 55.4 in | 58.0 in | -2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3373 lb. | 3344 lb. | 29 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 38.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.7 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 0.0 in | 53.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.4 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 37.8 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 54.6 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 0.0 in | 46.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.3 in | 37.7 in | -7.4 in |
Total Legroom | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -6.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
2008 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD |
While our present government may blow off the standards & principles of the Geneva Convention, I still find them worthy enough to abide. Mustang rear seats are in clear violation. see full Ford Mustang review |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |