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Ford Mustang Convertible vs VW Amarok comparison

Compare performance (446 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (56,900 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Convertible or VW Amarok?

Ford Mustang Convertible vs VW Amarok: Key differences

Ford Mustang Convertible

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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VW Amarok

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Mustang Convertible

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW Amarok is clearly cheaper – starting at 43,200 £ , while the Ford Mustang Convertible costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,677 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Amarok uses 8.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Mustang Convertible with 12.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

Amarok

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Mustang Convertible offers significantly more power – delivering 446 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 206 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Convertible is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the VW Amarok takes 8.8 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok delivers very slightly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 60 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: VW Amarok offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Mustang Convertible is noticeably lighter – 1,876 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 386 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries significantly more – 983 kg compared to 324 kg. That’s a difference of about 659 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Mustang Convertible leads convincingly 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
VW Amarok

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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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VW Amarok

The VW Amarok is a surprisingly refined pickup that blends rugged capability with car-like comfort, feeling equally at home on a worksite or a weekend escape. Practical, well‑mannered and a little bit charismatic, it’s a smart choice for buyers who need honest utility without sacrificing everyday drivability — and yes, it can be oddly addictive to drive.

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Ford Mustang Convertible
VW Amarok

Costs and Consumption

Price
56,900 - 59,900 £
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
280 - 282 g/km
co2
226 - 270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,876 kg
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,350 mm
Width
1,916 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
-
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
319 - 324 kg
Payload
883 - 983 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 HP
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
540 Nm
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
328 kW
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
VW
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