Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Mercury Mariner | Ford Mustang | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 107.1 in | -3.9 in |
Length | 174.9 in | 188.3 in | -13.4 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 75.4 in | -5.3 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 54.4 in | 13.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3258 lb. | 3526 lb. | -268 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 37.6 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 56.3 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 54.9 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.0 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 34.8 in | 4.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 52.2 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 47.4 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 30.6 in | 5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 72.6 in (over 2 rows) | 4.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.3 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 52.8 ft3 |
2006 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The seats have plush cushioning, lumbar control and position control. The seats are leather/vinyl (I think leather, but not sure) with center punched suede allowing some air circulation. All good for greater comfort on long trips see full Mercury Mariner review |
2006 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Rear seat room is limited, seats firm, but little side support see full Mercury Mariner review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
For long drives even with leather it can get uncomfortable. A little more support and padding would be good in the seat. see full Mercury Mariner 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.