Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Ford Mustang | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,154 mm | 4,783 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,915 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,542 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,821 kg | 1,599 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 61 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 955 mm | 36 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 884 mm | 76 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,326 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 1,204 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 777 mm | 191 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,844 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 569 L | 382 L | 187 L |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |
2016 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Mustang.