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Ford Mustang Convertible vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (446 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (56,900 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Convertible or Vauxhall Astra?

Ford Mustang Convertible vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

Ford Mustang Convertible

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Astra

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Mustang Convertible

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.

Vauxhall Astra is substantially cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Ford Mustang Convertible costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,637 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ford Mustang Convertible with 12.3 L/100km. The difference is about 10.1 L/100km.

Astra

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Mustang Convertible offers substantially more power – delivering 446 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 250 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Convertible is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Convertible delivers noticeably more torque with 540 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

Mustang Convertible

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Vauxhall Astra offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is noticeably lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,876 kg. The difference is around 438 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries markedly more – 502 kg compared to 324 kg. That’s a difference of about 178 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra 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 £28,300
Astra

Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 84 - 454 km
Ford Mustang Convertible
Vauxhall Astra

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Ford Mustang Convertible

The Ford Mustang Convertible makes every drive feel like a small celebration, its exhaust note and open-air drama turning mundane routes into showstoppers. It’s a car that doubles as a weekend mood lifter and a credible everyday companion, blending swagger with surprising practicality.

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Vauxhall Astra

The Opel Astra strikes a neat balance between everyday practicality and engaging handling, so the daily grind suddenly feels a bit less dull. Inside it's intelligently packaged with modern kit and comfortable seating, making it a very sensible pick for buyers who want a dependable hatchback that doesn't take itself too seriously.

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Ford Mustang Convertible
Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption

Price
56,900 - 59,900 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
280 - 282 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,876 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,916 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
319 - 324 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
540 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
328 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Vauxhall
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