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Ford Mustang Convertible vs VW Polo comparison

Compare performance (446 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (56,900 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Convertible or VW Polo?

Ford Mustang Convertible vs VW Polo: Key differences

Ford Mustang Convertible

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Polo

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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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 Polo is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Ford Mustang Convertible costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,656 £.

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

Polo

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 significantly more power – delivering 446 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 239 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 VW Polo takes 6.5 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Convertible delivers significantly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.

Mustang Convertible

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: VW Polo offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, VW Polo is clearly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,876 kg. The difference is around 733 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Polo carries noticeably more – 457 kg compared to 324 kg. That’s a difference of about 133 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Polo is decisively ahead 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 £17,300
Polo

VW Polo

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 80 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Ford Mustang Convertible
VW Polo

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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 Polo

The Polo is a well-built, comfortable hatchback that blends a refined cabin and composed manners into a compact package. It's easy to live with day to day, offering sensible space, tidy controls and reassuring quality that make it a practical choice for city or longer trips.

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Ford Mustang Convertible
VW Polo

Costs and Consumption

Price
56,900 - 59,900 £
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 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
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co2
280 - 282 g/km
co2
116 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,876 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,916 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
319 - 324 kg
Payload
432 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 HP
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
540 Nm
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
328 kW
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Ford
Brand
VW
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