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2018 Ford Mustang

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Rating8.3

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Midsize Coupe
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$25,680 - $44,690
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on August 14, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

Punchy performance from the base engine

Dismal reliability ratings

Increased power for both the EcoBoost and the V8 engines

Athletic handling

Cramped rear seats

Minor exterior redesign

Excellent safety scores

The V6 motor is discontinued

Well-equipped cabin with retro-modern styling

Specs & Features

$25,680

price

310 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

350 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

torque

6-Speed Manual

transmission

2.3L 4cyl RWD 6M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The Mustang stands as the longest production vehicle from Ford and has been around since 1964. The car also ranks among the most successful offering from the brand after the Model A. Over the years, the car has been through several upgrades that include some tasteful evolution of its design as well. Right from the beginning, the Mustang was available with multiple engine choices starting with a humble four-pot unit and ending with a big and brawny V8 under the hood. Presently, the Mustang is in its sixth-generation model that started off with the 2015 model year.

Buying Advice

We would recommend the Premium trim since the base trim might be too sparsely equipped for some buyers. On top of that, the Performance Package would be a nice consideration for a sportier and enhanced driving experience.

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Comparative Analysis against Competition

The 2018 Ford Mustang received some significant upgrades including a minor exterior redesign and reshuffled powertrain options. The powertrain options include a basic yet punchy turbocharged EcoBoost I-4 motor and a 5.0-liter Coyote V8 that powers the GT models. The price of the Mustang starts at $25,680. In the market, it competes against the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger.

Features
9.0/10

The 2018 Ford Mustang Coupe is available in two well-equipped trims. Even though the base trim carries an affordable base price, it comes with some factory-installed race techs such as an electronic brake line lock, a limited-slip rear differential, and launch control with the manual transmission. The standard interior features include a keyless entry and ignition, cloth seats, a 4.2-inch infotainment display, an auto-dimming function for the IRVM, and a 6-speaker audio system. Stepping up to the Premium trim retains all the features and equipment from the base trim and further adds 18-inch wheels, revised interior trims, premium leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate controls, and a bigger 8-inch infotainment display with Sync 3 user interface.

Trims

Ecoboost Fastback

Ecoboost Premium Fastback

MSRP

$25,680

$30,695

Features

Limited-slip rear differential

Ecoboost Fastback features plus:

 

Electronic brake line lock

Premium leather upholstery

 

17-inch wheels

18-inch wheels
 

Keyless entry and ignition system

Two-zone automatic climate control
 

Auto-dimming IRVM

Power-adjustable front seats
   

An 8-inch touchscreen infotainment screen

Which trim should you buy?

We would recommend the Premium trim since the base trim might be too sparsely equipped for some buyers. On top of that, the Performance Package would be a nice consideration for a sportier and enhanced driving experience.

Fuel Economy
6.8/10

Muscle cars were and are still notorious for being gas guzzlers yet the latter is true when they are equipped with those big and burly V8s. The scenario changes completely with the compact and turbocharged four-pot motors. The 2018 Ford Mustang with its 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder motor returns an average of 21mpg in the city limits and 31mpg out on the highways. The combined mileage is rated at 25mpg. The gasoline tank of the Mustang is rather compact at 16 gallons yet, it still manages to offer some impressive driving range numbers.

Model

Ford Mustang

Chevrolet Camaro

Dodge Challenger

Mpg (City) (miles)

21

20

19

Mpg (Highway) (miles)

31

30

30

Mpg (Combined) (miles)

25

24.5

24

Fuel Tank Capacity

16.0

19.0

18.5

Range(City/Highway/Combined)(miles)

336/496/400

380/570/465.5

352/555/444

The Chevrolet Camaro is marginally less fuel-efficient than the Mustang despite getting a smaller engine and lower power output numbers. It returns an average of 20mpg within the cities and 30mpg out on the highways along with a combined mpg rating of 24.5. It gets a sizable gas tank of 19 gallons and delivers some segment-leading driving range figures such as 570 miles of highway driving range. The Dodge Challenger has the least city mileage rating here at 19mpg that is acceptable owing to its V6 yet, it might not be justified considering its power to performance ratio.

Interior
9.4/10

The 2018 Ford Mustang interior is quite impressive when compared to the interiors of its rivals and despite getting an affordable base price, the cabin impresses with its robust build and high-quality materials. The most interesting bit of the cabin is the dual-cowl design of the dashboard that looks both sporty and classic while the round air-con vents along with the analog instrument cluster add to the retro feeling of the car as well. The base trim might feel a bit bland owing to its cloth upholstery but the Premium trim gets a high-quality leather upholstery. The front seats are power-adjustable and offer excellent comfort along with adequate bolstering as well. The rear seats are adequate for small children at the most apart from keeping extra luggage items. The cargo capacity of the Mustang is decent at 13.5 cu-ft.

Model

Ford Mustang

Chevrolet Camaro

Dodge Challenger

Passenger capacity

4

4

5

Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg)(In.)

37.6/56.3/45.1

38.5/55/43.9

39.3/58.5/42.0

Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg)(In.)

34.8/52.2/29.0

33.5/NA/29.9

37.1/53.9/33.1

Volume (cube ft.)

13.5

9.1

16.2

The Chevrolet Camaro comes with a minimalistic yet sporty interior design. The dashboard design of the car stands out with a different placement of the aircon vents and the unique design of the cowl above the driver’s instrument cluster. The center stack is rather thick with a few controls and two sizable cup holders. The rear seats of the Camaro are the smallest one among the rivals mentioned here and the cargo capacity is equally dismal at a mere 9.1 cu-ft. The Dodge Challenger gets the most budget-oriented cabin here with an inferior design and quality of materials as compared to the Mustang. However, the interior manages to entice retro lovers with its retro speedometer and tachometer design and has a generous 16.2 cu-ft of cargo space.

Some standout interior features are:

  • Manually-adjustable seats
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • Auto-dimming IRVM

What’s there to keep you entertained?

The 2018 Ford Mustang gets a standard 4.2-inch infotainment display that is pretty basic and offers some basic features such as Bluetooth, a couple of USB ports, and a 6-speaker audio system. The optional 8-inch touchscreen infotainment display(standard on Premium model) runs Ford’s latest Sync3 user interface that has a simple and user-friendly layout. On the features front, the system provides standard Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, a premium 9-speaker audio system, Sirius XM satellite radio, and a voice-activated navigation system.

Some infotainment features are:

  • 4.2-inch display(base model)
  • Ford Sync3 with 8-inch touchscreen display(Premium model)
  • Bluetooth
  • Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  • Sirius XM satellite radio
  • 12-speaker Shaker audio system(optional)

Exterior
9.4/10

The 2018 Ford Mustang coupe exterior is bestowed with a refreshed styling for this year and it looks as enticing as ever. Yes, we do love the ‘66 Mustang design yet, the new model with its sharp design cues and a more muscular design doesn’t fail to appeal wither. The blacked-out front grille with the sporty placement of the headlamp units combined with the single-piece front bumper gives a distinctly aggressive look to the car’s front end while the slightly downward-curved hood with reverse scoops gives it a strong character. The side profile remains similar to last year’s model and so does the rear end with its triple-slot LED taillight units.

Model

Ford Mustang

Chevrolet Camaro

Dodge Challenger

Curb weight(lbs)

3,705

3,354

3,894

Length(in)

188.5

188.3

197.9

Width(in)

75.4

74.7

75.7

Height(in)

54.3

53.1

57.5

Ground clearance(in)

5.3

3.5

5.2

Wheelbase(in)

107.1

110.7

116.2

Track width(in) F/R

62.3/64.9

62.5/63.7

63.4/63.8

The Chevrolet Camaro gets the most aggressive front fascia among the competition here and has some proper chubby and chunky exterior design as well. The sleek front grille with sleek headlamp units makes it stand out from the crowd and also gives the car a favorable angry look. Unfortunately, the Camaro comes with the lowest ground clearance of 3.5 inches. The basic design language of the Dodge Challenger has remained the same over its entire production run even to this day and it deserved enough appreciation. Those round headlamp units and the wide stance of the Challenger give it a menacing road presence and it also has the longest wheelbase too, resulting in that spacious cabin.

Some standout exterior features are:

  • 17-inch wheels
  • Rear spoiler
  • Automatic LED headlamps with LED DRLs
  • Blacked out front grille and window trims
  • Rear window defroster

Safety
5.9/10

The Ford Mustang comes with some excellent crash ratings with a top 5-star rating from the NHTSA and the best possible “Good” rating from the IIHS. Apart from that, the car gets all the basic safety features onboard such as a rearview camera, anti-lock braking system, and airbags for both the driver and the passenger. Some of the advanced safety techs are offered as optional extras such as forward collision warning with brake assist, lane-keeping assist, pedestrian detection, and rear cross-traffic alert among others.

Some important safety features of the Equinox are:

  • 3-point safety belt restraint system for all seating positions
  • Driver's knee airbag
  • Front safety belt reminder
  • Front-seat side-impact airbags
  • LATCH 
  • Rearview camera
  • Forward collision warning with brake assist

Competition
9.0/10

Ford Mustang Coupe vs Dodge Challenger

The Dodge Challenger gives stiff competition to the Mustang in terms of practicality and comfort. It has a more spacious cabin, a generous cargo hold, comfortable seats, and excellent driving range figures courtesy of its sizable gas tank. However, in terms of interior design and features, it lacks in front of the Mustang.

Ford Mustang Coupe vs Chevrolet Camaro

The Chevrolet Camaro is the most radical coupe in the segment by virtue of its design and road presence. In terms of performance, it matches up evenly to the Mustang. However, it lacks disappointingly in terms of practicality with its overly cramped rear seats and cramped cargo space as well.

Final Verdict

The Ford Mustang is one of the favorite muscle cars in the US market and it does offer some promising characteristics to stand out such as its brilliant base four-pot engine with overwhelming power and torque levels. It can be used as a daily driver too owing to its superb fuel economy numbers and competitive driving range figures as well. Overall, among all the rivals in this segment, the Mustang is the most sensible option to go for.

Trims

    EcoBoost
    $25,680 onwards
    • 18-Inch wheels
    • 8-Inch touchscreen w/ Sync 3 infotainment system
    • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    • Dual-Zone automatic climate control
    • Leather upholstery
    • Nine-Speaker audio system
    • Power front seats
    EcoBoost Premium
    $30,695 onwards
    • Engine: 2.3L 4cyl RWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 310 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 350 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6 sec
    • Top Speed: 155 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg
    GT
    $35,190 onwards
    • Engine: 5.0L 8cyl RWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 460 hp @ 7000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 420 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 3.8 sec
    • Top Speed: 156 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 18 mpg
    GT Premium
    $39,190 onwards
    • Engine: 5.0L 8cyl RWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 460 hp @ 7000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 420 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 3.8 sec
    • Top Speed: 156 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 18 mpg

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8.3
2018 Ford Mustang

Price

$25,680- $44,690

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.35

Horsepower

460 hp @ 7000 rpm

Torque

420 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

Capacity

4

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Gasoline

7.87

320 hp @ 5500 rpm

330 lb.-ft. @ 1380 rpm

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7.4
2018 Chevrolet Camaro

$25,905- $48,000

Gasoline

7.41

275 hp @ 5600 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

4

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8.1
2018 Dodge Challenger

$27,295- $83,295

Gasoline

8.13

305 hp @ 6350 rpm

268 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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5.8
2018 Nissan 370Z

$29,990- $49,400

Gasoline

5.79

332 hp @ 7000 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

2

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8.1
2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

$61,500- $67,500

Gasoline

8.12

650 hp @ 6400 rpm

650 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

4

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2018 Ford Mustang vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		6 sec14 sec155 mph
    		3.5 sec--
    2018 BMW M4

    Ranked #2

    		3.7 sec12 sec174 mph
    		4.8 sec13.3 sec-
    		5.4 sec13.6 sec-
    		6.3 sec14.9 sec148 mph
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    2018 Ford Mustang vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		21 mpg31 mpg25 mpg15.5 gal.325.5/480.5 mi.
      		19 mpg30 mpg23 mpg18.5 gal.351.5/555 mi.
      		16 mpg30 mpg23 mpg19 gal.380/570 mi.
      		18 mpg26 mpg21 mpg19 gal.342/494 mi.
      2018 BMW M4

      Ranked #4

      		19 mpg29 mpg20 mpg15.8 gal.-
      		13 mpg20 mpg16 mpg19 gal.266/380 mi.

      2018 Ford Mustang vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		188.3 in.75.4 in.54.4 in.5 in.107.1 in.
        		197.9 in.75.7 in.57.5 in.5.2 in.116.2 in.
        		190.2 in.75 in.52.9 in.5 in.110.7 in.

        2018 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

        Ranked #3

        		188.9 in.75.9 in.54.2 in.5 in.107.1 in.
        		188.3 in.74.7 in.53.1 in.5 in.110.7 in.
        2018 BMW M4

        Ranked #5

        		182.7 in.73.6 in.54.2 in.4.8 in.110.6 in.

        2018 Ford Mustang vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		13.5 cu.ft.84.5 cu.ft.33.5 cu.ft.
          		9.1 cu.ft.77 cu.ft.487.3 cu.ft.
          		9.1 cu.ft.77 cu.ft.7.1 cu.ft.
          		6.9 cu.ft.51.6 cu.ft.6.9 cu.ft.
          		16.2 cu.ft.93.9 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.
          2018 BMW M4

          Ranked #5

          		15.7 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.

          2018 Ford Mustang vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		83.1 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.33.5 cu.ft.73 ft.
            		41 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.76 ft.
            		66.4 cu.ft.6.9 cu.ft.6.9 cu.ft.-
            2018 BMW M4

            Ranked #4

            		41 cu.ft.15.7 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.76 ft.
            		487 cu.ft.9.1 cu.ft.487.3 cu.ft.-
            		81.4 cu.ft.9.1 cu.ft.7.1 cu.ft.121 ft.

            2018 Ford Mustang vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		--3532 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.-3894 lbs.
              		--3354 lbs.
              2018 BMW M4

              Ranked #2

              		-860 lbs.3530 lbs. -
              		--3333 lbs.
              		--3883 lbs.

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              Craig Jones

              2017 Ford Mustang

              2dr Coupe (3.7L 6cyl 6M)

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              User Overall Rating

              Posted On: June 23, 2024

              EcoBoost Premium Mustang is great

              Pros - ["2.3 l engine has 310 hp and GREAT acceleration. Great appearance and styling", "Up to 32 miles per gallon on the road (REALLY) I've measured it several times."]

              Cons - ["Sometimes slight uncomfortable seats, but can easily go 4-5 phours in them.", "Low to the ground"]

              It is a beautiful car. It is fun to drive. Great acceleration with 2.3 liter EcoBoost engine. Great on the road mileage. 32 miles per gallon. Yes, really, I've measured it several times. You can easily customize with readily available appearance and mechanical parts. I added hood and side California stripes. Also strengthened the front end with Ford Performance parts. Really stiffens the front an...

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              Hector China

              2017 Ford Mustang

              2dr Coupe (3.7L 6cyl 6M)

              4

              User Overall Rating

              Posted On: May 13, 2024

              Every guys dream car

              Pros - Sound of exhaust, It's expressive look

              Cons - The seats not sporty, 4 inch radio screen

              I have a V6 mustang but I have upgraded the headers to BBK Long tube headers with a X pipe and borla attack. I have a 91 octane tune by Bahama performance. Rouch cold air intake, bigger throttle body. I also had RTR led grill I wrapped the hood black

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