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Ford Mustang Convertible vs VW Passat - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (446 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (56900 £ vs 35700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Convertible or VW Passat?

Ford Mustang Convertible

VW Passat

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Passat has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35700 £, while the Ford Mustang Convertible costs 56900 £. That’s a price difference of around 21180 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Passat manages with 1.20 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Ford Mustang Convertible with 12.30 L. The difference is about 11.10 L per 100 km.

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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 has a distinct edge – offering 446 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 174 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Convertible is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the VW Passat takes 5.80 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the performs better – reaching , while the tops out at . The difference is around .

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Mustang Convertible pulls evident stronger with 540 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Passat offers a bit more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, VW Passat is to a small extent lighter – 1573 kg compared to 1876 kg. The difference is around 303 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Passat offers clearly more room – 690 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 380 L.

When it comes to payload, VW Passat convincingly takes the win – 577 kg compared to 324 kg. That’s a difference of about 253 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Passat proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Passat is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW Passat

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 8 L
  • Electric Range : 124 - 135 km
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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 Passat

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The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
56900 - 59900 £
Price
35700 - 58500 £
Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 L
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
280 - 282 g/km
co2
28 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
61 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
5
Curb weight
1876 kg
Curb weight
1573 - 1858 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4810 mm
Length
4917 mm
Width
1916 mm
Width
1849 mm
Height
1403 mm
Height
1521 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1770 - 1920 L
Payload
319 - 324 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
212 - 250 km/h
Torque
540 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
328 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
5038 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, B
Brand
Ford
Brand
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Is the Ford Mustang Convertible offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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