Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Ford Mustang | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 107.1 in | -1.8 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 188.5 in | -6 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 73.9 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 55.3 in | 55.8 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3124 lb. | 3501 lb. | -377 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.5 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 55.3 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 53.4 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.4 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 34.7 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 47.8 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 46.8 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 29.8 in | 4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 72.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 8.2 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 | -5.2 ft3 |
2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Roomy front seat room. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am 6'3", weigh 235. Being a big guy, I find this car VERY comfortable. I use it in my work daily. I drive it multiple trips/day (there have been as many as 8-10 trips/day-from 2 miles up to 50 miles/each trip). So I am in/out of the car multiple times/day. It's very easy to enter and exit and is very roomy for a mid-sized car and also has a lot of rear leg room. The trunk is large as well and the back seat folds down making the useful trunk space all the more. I also like the console and having the iPod connection in the second storage area of the console-out of the way. Hip room of the front seat is very generous as well. Just yesterday I had a rear seat passenger who commented how much leg room they had in the back. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am a big guy who at first did not consider Altima because I did not think I would fit in it. I was surprised to find I fit just fine. I am 6'3" and 252lbs. The front seats provide ample room. I also have a lot of head room. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Nissan has reputation for reliability see full Nissan Altima review |
2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Very comfortable. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Very difficult to get in and even more difficult to get out. Only teens in good shape can do it easily see full Nissan Altima review |
2014 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 |
2014 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Coupe 420-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Without the sunroof, there is adequate headroom, legroom, and hiproom for taller drivers (6'6"+). The seats are supportive and comfortable for longer drives. This car makes a competent "daily driver" in fair weather. see full Ford Mustang review |