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Ford Mustang Coupe vs VW Golf - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (453 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (51800 £ vs 25200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Coupe or VW Golf?

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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 Golf has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the Ford Mustang Coupe costs 51800 £. That’s a price difference of around 26576 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Ford Mustang Coupe with 12 L. The difference is about 10.90 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 Coupe has a evident edge – offering 453 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 120 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Coupe is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 4.40 s, while the VW Golf takes 4.60 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Ford Mustang Coupe tops out at 263 km/h. The difference is around 7 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Mustang Coupe pulls distinct stronger with 540 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 120 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 Golf offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, VW Golf is clearly perceptible lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1808 kg. The difference is around 501 kg.

In terms of boot space, the offers more room – compared to . That’s a difference of about .

When it comes to payload, VW Golf evident takes the win – 508 kg compared to 334 kg. That’s a difference of about 174 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Golf shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 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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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51800 - 65600 £
Price
25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km
12 - 12.4 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
275 - 282 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
61 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
5
Curb weight
1808 - 1837 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
381 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4810 - 4819 mm
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1916 - 1917 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1398 - 1404 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
327 - 334 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 - 453 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
250 - 263 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Torque
540 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
328 - 334 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
5038 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

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Model Year
2024
Model Year
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CO2 Efficiency Class
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CO2 Efficiency Class
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Brand
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What drive types are available for the Ford Mustang Coupe?

The Ford Mustang Coupe is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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