Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Toyota FJ Cruiser | Ford Mustang | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 107.1 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 183.9 in | 188.5 in | -4.6 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 73.9 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 70.9 in | 55.8 in | 15.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4050 lb. | 3501 lb. | 549 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 38.5 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 55.3 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.4 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.4 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 34.7 in | 5.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 47.8 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 46.8 in | 4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.3 in | 29.8 in | 1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 72.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.8 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 | 53.4 ft3 |
2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range |
Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Too stiff and too upright with no adjustments see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Adults do not fit well in the back seat comfortably, and the rear access doors, while a cool design, lack functionality(no handle to release the door except on the inside) see full Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 |