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Audi Q8 vs Ford Mustang Convertible comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 446 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 56,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Ford Mustang Convertible?

Audi Q8 vs Ford Mustang Convertible: Key differences

Audi Q8

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  • markedly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Ford Mustang Convertible

  • markedly cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Ford Mustang Convertible is markedly cheaper – starting at 56,900 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,400 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q8 uses 3.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Ford Mustang Convertible with 12.3 L/100km. The difference is about 8.4 L/100km.

Mustang Convertible

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q8 offers markedly more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 446 HP. That’s roughly 194 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Ford Mustang Convertible takes 5 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Audi Q8 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Mustang Convertible is somewhat lighter – 1,876 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 299 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries considerably more – 665 kg compared to 324 kg. That’s a difference of about 341 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £77,300
Q8

Audi Q8

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 231 - 640 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 80 km
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Audi Q8

The Audi Q8 wraps coupe-like flair around a burly SUV stance, serving up a cabin dressed in premium materials and smart tech that puts comfort and swagger front and center. It’s composed and comfortable on long runs yet happy to play when asked, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want head-turning looks without surrendering everyday practicality.

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Ford Mustang Convertible

Costs and Consumption
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
56,900 - 59,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
280 - 282 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
1,876 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,916 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
319 - 324 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
446 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
328 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Ford
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q8 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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