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Ford Mustang Coupe vs Subaru Crosstrek comparison

Compare performance (453 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (51,800 £ vs 29,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Coupe or Subaru Crosstrek?

Ford Mustang Coupe vs Subaru Crosstrek: Key differences

Ford Mustang Coupe

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space

Subaru Crosstrek

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly lighter

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

Mustang Coupe

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.

Subaru Crosstrek is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,800 £ , while the Ford Mustang Coupe costs 51,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,951 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Subaru Crosstrek uses 7.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Mustang Coupe with 12 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

Crosstrek

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 Coupe offers considerably more power – delivering 453 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 317 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Ford Mustang Coupe is markedly faster – reaching 263 km/h, while the Subaru Crosstrek tops out at 198 km/h. The difference is around 65 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Coupe delivers substantially more torque with 540 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 358 Nm more.

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: Subaru Crosstrek offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Crosstrek is slightly lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 1,808 kg. The difference is around 213 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Mustang Coupe offers moderately more boot space – 381 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 66 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Crosstrek carries clearly more – 505 kg compared to 334 kg. That’s a difference of about 171 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Mustang Coupe 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 £51,800
Mustang Coupe

Ford Mustang Coupe

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 446 - 453 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 12 - 12.4 L/100km
Ford Mustang Coupe
Subaru Crosstrek

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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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Subaru Crosstrek

The Subaru Crosstrek is a compact, go-anywhere crossover that blends rugged good looks with Subaru's familiar all-wheel-drive confidence, so it feels equally at home on backroads and in the supermarket car park. It delivers practical, reliable transport with a comfy ride and sensible features — not the flashiest cabin, but great for buyers who prefer substance over sparkle.

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Ford Mustang Coupe
Subaru Crosstrek

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,800 - 65,600 £
Price
29,800 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
12 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
275 - 282 g/km
co2
174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
61 L
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,808 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
381 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
4,810 - 4,819 mm
Length
4,495 mm
Width
1,916 - 1,917 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,398 - 1,404 mm
Height
1,600 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
Payload
327 - 334 kg
Payload
472 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 - 453 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Max Speed
250 - 263 km/h
Max Speed
198 km/h
Torque
540 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
328 - 334 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Ford
Brand
Subaru
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