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Ford Mustang Coupe vs Toyota Prius comparison

Compare performance (453 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (51,800 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Coupe or Toyota Prius?

Ford Mustang Coupe vs Toyota Prius: Key differences

Ford Mustang Coupe

  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Prius

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  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Toyota Prius is visibly cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Ford Mustang Coupe costs 51,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,351 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Ford Mustang Coupe with 12 L/100km. The difference is about 11.5 L/100km.

Prius

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 223 HP. That’s roughly 230 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 Toyota Prius takes 6.8 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

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: Toyota Prius offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Prius is a bit lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 1,808 kg. The difference is around 188 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Prius carries moderately more – 375 kg compared to 334 kg. That’s a difference of about 41 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius 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 £39,400
Prius

Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 72 - 86 km
Ford Mustang Coupe
Toyota Prius

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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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Toyota Prius

The Prius glides through traffic like a wise commuter's secret weapon, balancing miserly running costs with an unflappable sense of reliability. It's not a thrill seeker, but its roomy cabin, sensible packaging and low-stress driving personality make it a brilliant choice for buyers who value peace of mind over pulse-raising performance.

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Ford Mustang Coupe
Toyota Prius

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,800 - 65,600 £
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Consumption L/100km
12 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
275 - 282 g/km
co2
12 - 17 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,808 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
284 L
Length
-
Length
4,599 mm
Width
1,916 - 1,917 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Height
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Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
327 - 334 kg
Payload
365 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 - 453 HP
Power HP
223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
177 km/h
Torque
540 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
328 - 334 kW
Power kW
164 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Ford
Brand
Toyota
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