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Ford Mustang Convertible vs Subaru Crosstrek comparison

Compare performance (446 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (56,900 £ vs 29,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Convertible or Subaru Crosstrek?

Ford Mustang Convertible vs Subaru Crosstrek: Key differences

Ford Mustang Convertible

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Subaru Crosstrek

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • moderately 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.

Subaru Crosstrek is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,800 £ , while the Ford Mustang Convertible costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,094 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Subaru Crosstrek uses 7.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Ford Mustang Convertible with 12.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.

Crosstrek

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 clearly more power – delivering 446 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 310 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Convertible is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Convertible delivers significantly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 358 Nm more.

Mustang Convertible

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Subaru Crosstrek offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Crosstrek is moderately lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 1,876 kg. The difference is around 281 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Crosstrek carries noticeably more – 505 kg compared to 324 kg. That’s a difference of about 181 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Mustang Convertible is clearly superior overall 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 £56,900
Mustang Convertible

Ford Mustang Convertible

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 446 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 12.3 - 12.4 L/100km
Ford Mustang Convertible
Subaru Crosstrek

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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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Subaru Crosstrek

The Subaru Crosstrek is a compact, go-anywhere crossover that blends rugged good looks with Subaru's familiar all-wheel-drive confidence, so it feels equally at home on backroads and in the supermarket car park. It delivers practical, reliable transport with a comfy ride and sensible features — not the flashiest cabin, but great for buyers who prefer substance over sparkle.

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Ford Mustang Convertible
Subaru Crosstrek

Costs and Consumption

Price
56,900 - 59,900 £
Price
29,800 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
280 - 282 g/km
co2
174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,876 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
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Length
4,495 mm
Width
1,916 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
1,600 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
Payload
319 - 324 kg
Payload
472 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
198 km/h
Torque
540 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
328 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Ford
Brand
Subaru
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