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Ford Mustang Convertible vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (446 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (56,900 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Convertible or VW ID.5?

Ford Mustang Convertible vs VW ID.5: Key differences

Ford Mustang Convertible

  • noticeably more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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VW ID.5

2.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Mustang Convertible

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW ID.5 is significantly cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the Ford Mustang Convertible costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,749 £.

ID.5

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 noticeably more power – delivering 446 HP compared to 299 HP. That’s roughly 147 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Convertible is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the VW ID.5 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 delivers barely more torque with 545 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 5 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 ID.5 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Mustang Convertible is marginally lighter – 1,876 kg compared to 2,051 kg. The difference is around 175 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries substantially more – 552 kg compared to 324 kg. That’s a difference of about 228 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 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 £37,200
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 299 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 436 - 571 km
Ford Mustang Convertible
VW ID.5

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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 ID.5

VW ID.5 dresses electric power in a sleek, coupe-like profile that turns sensible motoring into something a touch more stylish and smug. Inside it’s spacious and user-friendly, with calm, confidence-inspiring driving that suits buyers who want EV simplicity without the sci‑fi theatrics.

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Ford Mustang Convertible
VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption

Price
56,900 - 59,900 £
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
280 - 282 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,876 kg
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,916 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
319 - 324 kg
Payload
529 - 552 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 HP
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
540 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
328 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
VW
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