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Ford Mustang Coupe vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (453 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (51,800 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Coupe or Vauxhall Astra?

Ford Mustang Coupe vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

Ford Mustang Coupe

  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Astra

4.3 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Mustang Coupe

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.

Vauxhall Astra is substantially cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Ford Mustang Coupe costs 51,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,494 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Ford Mustang Coupe with 12 L/100km. The difference is about 9.8 L/100km.

Astra

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Mustang Coupe offers considerably more power – delivering 453 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 257 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Coupe delivers noticeably more torque with 540 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

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: Vauxhall Astra offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is noticeably lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,808 kg. The difference is around 370 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries visibly more – 502 kg compared to 334 kg. That’s a difference of about 168 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra 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 £28,300
Astra

Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 84 - 454 km
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Ford Mustang Coupe

The Ford Mustang Coupe wears its muscle on its sleeve, delivering a raw, grin-inducing driving experience that turns everyday roads into a little theater of noise and swagger. Inside it's surprisingly livable for regular use, so if you want headline-grabbing looks and a proper driver's car without pretending to be a luxury cruiser, the Mustang coupe is a very entertaining choice.

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Vauxhall Astra

The Opel Astra strikes a neat balance between everyday practicality and engaging handling, so the daily grind suddenly feels a bit less dull. Inside it's intelligently packaged with modern kit and comfortable seating, making it a very sensible pick for buyers who want a dependable hatchback that doesn't take itself too seriously.

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Carlos
19 Aug 2026, 15:08:03

They're very close, but the Opel Astra seems more efficient.

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Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption
Price
51,800 - 65,600 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
12 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
275 - 282 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,808 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,916 - 1,917 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
327 - 334 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 - 453 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
540 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
328 - 334 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Vauxhall
Is the Ford Mustang Coupe offered with different drivetrains?

The Ford Mustang Coupe is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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