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Ford Mustang Convertible vs VW Arteon comparison

Compare performance (446 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (56,900 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Convertible or VW Arteon?

Ford Mustang Convertible vs VW Arteon: Key differences

Ford Mustang Convertible

  • markedly more power
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VW Arteon

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  • markedly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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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.

VW Arteon is markedly cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the Ford Mustang Convertible costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,633 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Arteon uses 5.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ford Mustang Convertible with 12.3 L/100km. The difference is about 7.2 L/100km.

Arteon

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 Ford Mustang Convertible offers markedly more power – delivering 446 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 126 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Arteon is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Ford Mustang Convertible takes 5 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Convertible delivers noticeably more torque with 540 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 120 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 Arteon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, VW Arteon is a bit lighter – 1,607 kg compared to 1,876 kg. The difference is around 269 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Arteon carries significantly more – 569 kg compared to 324 kg. That’s a difference of about 245 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Arteon is far ahead 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 £43,300
Arteon

VW Arteon

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Ford Mustang Convertible
VW Arteon

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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 Arteon

The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.

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Ford Mustang Convertible
VW Arteon

Costs and Consumption

Price
56,900 - 59,900 £
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
133 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,876 kg
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
590 L
Length
-
Length
4,866 mm
Width
1,916 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Height
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Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Payload
319 - 324 kg
Payload
467 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 HP
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Torque
540 Nm
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
328 kW
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
Ford
Brand
VW
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