2020 Ford Mustang vs 2020 Subaru BRZ

2020 Ford Mustang

#13 in Compact Cars

2020 Subaru BRZ

#19 in Compact Cars

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Bullitt Fastback

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mustang Bullitt Fastback	14	23	$44,370	$46,705
Mustang EcoBoost Convertible	20	28	$30,883	$32,170
Mustang EcoBoost Fastback	21	30	$25,603	$26,670
Mustang EcoBoost Premium Convertible	20	28	$35,326	$37,185
Mustang EcoBoost Premium Fastback	21	30	$30,101	$31,685
Mustang GT Fastback	15	24	$34,086	$35,880
Mustang GT Premium Convertible	N/A	N/A	$43,112	$45,380
Mustang GT Premium Fastback	15	24	$37,886	$39,880
Mustang Shelby GT350 Fastback	14	21	$56,183	$59,140
Mustang Shelby GT350R Fastback	14	21	$56,183	$59,140
Mustang Shelby GT500 Fastback	12	18	$67,429	$70,300

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Limited Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
BRZ Limited Automatic	24	33	$28,270	$29,945
BRZ Limited Manual	21	29	$27,367	$28,845
BRZ tS Manual	20	27	$29,831	$31,495

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$44,370

$28,270

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$46,705

$29,945

Monthly Payment Estimate

$778 / month

$499 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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5.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Ford Mustang has natural agility, but new choices bring performance to every price point.

Like a featherweight champion, the 2020 Subaru BRZ proves lighter and smaller can sometimes be superior.

TCC Likes

Lots of safety features for the class
Design plays of Mustang’s greatest hits
Magnetic dampers aid both ride and handling

Scalpel-precise handling
Back-to-basics sports car
Return of track-ready tS

TCC Dislikes

4-cylinder seems wrong to muscle-car fans
Cockpit would benefit from materials upgrade
Tiny rear seat

Not quite enough power
Steeper cost of entry this year
Puny back seat

Fuel Economy

City

14 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Minicompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

34.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.2

51.7

Front Leg Room (in)

44.5

41.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

84.5

76.5

Front Hip Room (in)

54.9

53.1

Second Leg Room (in)

30.6

29.9

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

37.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

47.4

45.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

54.5

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

188.3

166.7

Height, Overall (in)

54.4

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)

13.5

6.9

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.9

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)

13.9

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

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

P275/40WR19

P215/45WR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/40WR19

P215/45WR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3705

2840

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9.5

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-8

Premium Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

420 @ 4600

151 @ 6400

Engine Order Code

990

Displacement

5.0 L/302

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

480 @ 7000

200 @ 7000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

44X

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.31

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

0.58

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.66

3.54

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.73

4.10

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.69

1.40

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

3.17

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.43

2.06

Summary

Body Style

Fastback

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

10.5

6.6

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

2020 Ford Mustang

2020 Mustang selection holding up
Factory rebate up to $3,000
Lease from $299 for 36 months
APR from 0.9% for 36 months

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2020 Subaru BRZ

2020 BRZ selection very limited
Dealer discounting common
Lease from $399 for 36 months
0.9% APR for 48 months continues

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