2018 vs 2017 Ford Mustang
Comparing the base builds — the 2018 Ford Mustang EcoBoost and the 2017 Ford Mustang V6 — on price, performance, efficiency and space. Every figure comes from the build's published specifications.
2018 Ford
Mustang
From $25,680 · range $25,680 – $44,690
Base build: EcoBoost Fastback
2017 Ford
Mustang
From $25,185 · range $25,185 – $42,695
Base build: V6 Fastback
2018 vs 2017 Ford Mustang: the differences
- Starting priceThe 2017 model starts $495 lower ($25,185 vs $25,680 MSRP).
- HorsepowerThe 2018 model has more power (310 hp vs 300 hp for the 2017 model).
- TorqueThe 2018 model has more torque (350 lb-ft vs 280 lb-ft for the 2017 model).
- Combined MPGThe 2018 model has better fuel economy (25 mpg vs 21 mpg for the 2017 model).
- SeatingSame for both: 4
- Cargo volume (seats up)Same for both: 13.5 cu ft
- Curb weightThe 2018 model is heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,526 lb for the 2017 model).
Full specs compared
2018 Ford Mustang EcoBoost$25,680 | 2017 Ford Mustang V6$25,185 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 |
| Engine order code | 99H | 99M |
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 3.7 L |
| Displacement (cu in) | 140 cu in | 227 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 |
| Fuel system | Gasoline Direct Injection | Sequential MPI |
| Aspiration | Turbo | Naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 300 hp |
| Horsepower RPM | 5,500 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 350 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft |
| Torque RPM | 3,000 rpm | 4,000 rpm |
| Recommended fuel | Premium | Regular |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Transmission detail | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
| Speeds | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission order code | 44X | 44X |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| 1st gear ratio | 4.24:1 | 4.24:1 |
| 2nd gear ratio | 2.54:1 | 2.54:1 |
| 3rd gear ratio | 1.67:1 | 1.67:1 |
| 4th gear ratio | 1.24:1 | 1.24:1 |
| 5th gear ratio | 1:1 | 1:1 |
| 6th gear ratio | 0.7:1 | 0.7:1 |
| Reverse ratio | 3.84:1 | 3.84:1 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.31:1 | 3.15:1 |
| Limited-slip differential | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel Economy & Range | ||
| City MPG | 21 mpg | 18 mpg |
| Highway MPG | 31 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Combined MPG | 25 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Range (city) | 325.5 mi | 288 mi |
| Range (highway) | 480.5 mi | 432 mi |
| Fuel tank | 15.5 gal | 16 gal |
| CO₂ emissions | 7.1 tons/yr | 8.4 tons/yr |
| EPA size class | Subcompact Cars | Subcompact Cars |
| Exterior Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 107.1 in |
| Length | 188.3 in | 188.3 in |
| Width (without mirrors) | 75.4 in | 75.4 in |
| Width (with mirrors) | — | 81.9 in |
| Height | 54.4 in | 54.4 in |
| Front track | 62.3 in | 62.3 in |
| Rear track | 64.9 in | 64.9 in |
| Turning diameter (curb to curb) | 36.5 ft | 36.5 ft |
| Interior Dimensions | ||
| Seating | 4 | 4 |
| Passenger volume | 84.5 cu ft | 84.5 cu ft |
| Front headroom | 37.6 in | 37.6 in |
| Front legroom | 44.5 in | 44.5 in |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in | 56.3 in |
| Front hip room | 54.9 in | 54.9 in |
| 2nd-row headroom | 34.8 in | 34.8 in |
| 2nd-row legroom | 30.6 in | 30.6 in |
| 2nd-row shoulder room | 52.2 in | 52.2 in |
| 2nd-row hip room | 47.4 in | 47.4 in |
| Cargo & Bed | ||
| Cargo volume (seats up) | 13.5 cu ft | 13.5 cu ft |
| Weight & Capacities | ||
| Curb weight | 3,532 lb | 3,526 lb |
| Towing & Payload | ||
| Max towing | — | 1,000 lb |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension | Strut | Strut |
| Rear suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
| Steering | Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion |
| Brakes | 4-Wheel Disc | 4-Wheel Disc |
| ABS | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Front disc brakes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear disc brakes | Yes | Yes |
| Front rotor diameter | 12.6 in | 12.6 in |
| Rear rotor diameter | 12.6 in | 12.6 in |
| Hill descent control | No | No |
| Hill start assist | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels & Tires | ||
| Front wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Front wheel width | 7.5 in | 7.5 in |
| Rear wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Rear wheel width | 7.5 in | 7.5 in |
| Front wheel material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Rear wheel material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Front tire size | P235/55WR17 | P235/55HR17 |
| Rear tire size | P235/55WR17 | P235/55HR17 |
| Warranty | ||
| Basic warranty (years) | 3 yr | 3 yr |
| Basic warranty (miles) | 36,000 mi | 36,000 mi |
| Basic warranty unlimited miles | No | No |
| Powertrain warranty (years) | 5 yr | 5 yr |
| Powertrain warranty (miles) | 60,000 mi | 60,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty unlimited miles | No | No |
| Corrosion warranty (years) | 5 yr | 5 yr |
| Corrosion warranty unlimited miles | Yes | Yes |
| Roadside assistance (years) | 5 yr | 5 yr |
| Roadside assistance (miles) | 60,000 mi | 60,000 mi |
| Safety Ratings | ||
| NHTSA overall rating | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA frontal crash | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA frontal (driver) | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA frontal (passenger) | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA side crash | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA side barrier | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA side pole | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA rollover | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA rollover risk | 9.3% | 8.1% |
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2018 vs 2017 Ford Mustang: questions answered
- Which is cheaper, the 2018 or the 2017 Ford Mustang?
- The 2017 model is cheaper. Its base V6 starts at $25,185 MSRP, $495 less than the 2018 model at $25,680. Destination, tax and dealer fees come on top of both.
- Which is more powerful, the 2018 or the 2017 Ford Mustang?
- The 2018 model makes 310 hp in base form, against 300 hp for the 2017 model.
- Which gets better gas mileage, the 2018 or the 2017 Ford Mustang?
- The 2018 model is rated at 25 mpg combined, against 21 mpg for the 2017 model.
- Which has more cargo space, the 2018 or the 2017 Ford Mustang?
- They tie at 13.5 cu ft.
- Which seats more people, the 2018 or the 2017 Ford Mustang?
- Both seat 4.