2018 Ford Mustang vs 2018 Subaru BRZ

2018 Ford Mustang

2018 Subaru BRZ

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EcoBoost Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mustang EcoBoost Convertible	20	28	$29,777	$31,180
Mustang EcoBoost Fastback	21	31	$24,524	$25,680
Mustang EcoBoost Premium Convertible	20	28	$34,204	$36,195
Mustang EcoBoost Premium Fastback	21	31	$29,007	$30,695
Mustang GT Fastback	15	25	$33,255	$35,190
Mustang GT Premium Convertible	14	23	$42,232	$44,690
Mustang GT Premium Fastback	15	25	$37,035	$39,190
Mustang Shelby GT350 Fastback	14	21	$52,863	$55,940
Mustang Shelby GT350R Fastback	14	21	$52,863	$55,940

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Limited Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
BRZ Limited Automatic	24	33	$27,900	$29,545
BRZ Limited Manual	21	29	$26,995	$28,445
BRZ Premium Manual	21	29	$24,421	$25,595
BRZ tS Manual	20	27	$31,690	$33,495

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$29,777

$27,900

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$31,180

$29,545

Monthly Payment Estimate

$520 / month

$492 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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6.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Athletic performance, decent fuel economy, and surprising technology make the 2018 Ford Mustang even better.

The 2018 Subaru BRZ is a lightweight prizefighter that punches out of its class in handling, but not power.

TCC Likes

Digital instrument cluster is beautiful, functional
More power from V-8, more torque from turbo-4
Active exhaust and MagneRide are transformative

Classic shape
Willing engine
Great manual

TCC Dislikes

10-speed auto is dimwitted
Gets very expensive very quickly
Performance Package Level 2 a late arrival

Cramped rear seat
Small storage spaces
No help on power

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Minicompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

54.5

Second Head Room (in)

35.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

44.7

51.7

Front Leg Room (in)

44.5

41.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

80.8

76.5

Front Hip Room (in)

54.9

53.1

Second Leg Room (in)

30.8

29.9

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

37.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

43.7

45.3

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

188.3

166.7

Height, Overall (in)

54.9

50.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.9

60.6

Wheelbase (in)

107.1

101.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.4

69.9

Track Width, Front (in)

62.3

59.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.4

6.9

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

11.4

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

11.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.5

13.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.8

35.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/55WR17

P215/45WR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55WR17

P215/45WR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3642

2840

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

350 @ 3000

151 @ 6400

Engine Order Code

99H

Displacement

2.3 L/140

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

310 @ 5500

200 @ 7000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

20 (Est)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

23 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

28 (Est)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.84

3.17

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.54

2.06

Trans Order Code

44X

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.24

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

0.58

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.24

3.54

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.31

4.10

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.40

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

Convertible

Coupe

Vehicle Name

Ford Mustang

Subaru BRZ

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.7 (Est)

6.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

390

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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