2021 Ford Mustang vs 2020 Subaru BRZ

2021 Ford Mustang

#16 in Coupes

2020 Subaru BRZ

#19 in Coupes

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EcoBoost Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mustang EcoBoost Convertible	20	27	$31,349	$32,655
Mustang EcoBoost Fastback	21	29	$26,068	$27,155
Mustang EcoBoost Premium Convertible	20	27	$35,792	$37,675
Mustang EcoBoost Premium Fastback	21	29	$30,567	$32,175
Mustang GT Fastback	15	24	$34,314	$36,120
Mustang GT Premium Convertible	15	24	$43,338	$45,620
Mustang GT Premium Fastback	15	24	$38,114	$40,120
Mustang Mach 1 Fastback	14	22	$49,134	$51,720
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

$31,349

$28,270

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,655

$29,945

Monthly Payment Estimate

$544 / month

$499 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.0

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5.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Ford Mustang flips its own blue-collar script with natural agility and searing V-8 performance.

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

TCC Likes

Greatest-hits body
V-8 sound and fury
Finely tuned handling in top versions

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

TCC Dislikes

We’re still warming to the turbo-4
Cabin could use less glitz
Tiny rear seat

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

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Minicompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

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

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

Exterior Dimensions

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

Length, Overall (in)

188.3

166.7

Height, Overall (in)

54.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.4

6.9

Brakes

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

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.8

35.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/55WR17

P215/45WR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55WR17

P215/45WR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3642

2840

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 X 7

Engine

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

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

23 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

27 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

20 (Est)

Transmission

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

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

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Mustang

Subaru BRZ

Body Style

Convertible

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

7.7 (Est)

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

2021 Ford Mustang

2021 Mustang arriving; 2020s still in stock
Lease: From $299 for 36 months
Rebates: $1,750 off 2020s; $500 off 2021s
Finance: From 0.9% for 36 months

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