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Ford Mustang Coupe vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (453 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (51,800 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Coupe or VW Tiguan?

Ford Mustang Coupe vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

Ford Mustang Coupe

  • visibly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Tiguan

4.2 (11 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • slightly 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Tiguan is considerably cheaper – starting at 33,600 £ , while the Ford Mustang Coupe costs 51,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,193 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan uses 1.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ford Mustang Coupe with 12 L/100km. The difference is about 10.6 L/100km.

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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 visibly more power – delivering 453 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 181 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Coupe is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the VW Tiguan takes 5.9 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Coupe delivers markedly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, VW Tiguan is slightly lighter – 1,599 kg compared to 1,808 kg. The difference is around 209 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tiguan carries clearly more – 556 kg compared to 334 kg. That’s a difference of about 222 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan stands well ahead of its rival 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 £33,600
Tiguan

VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 118 - 126 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 Tiguan

The VW Tiguan is a well-rounded compact SUV that delivers a comfortable cabin, composed ride and practical space suited to everyday family life. Its straightforward tech and clever storage make it easy to live with, leaning toward sensible refinement rather than flash.

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Reviews VW Tiguan

4.2 (11 Reviews)
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Jerzy
7 Jun 2026, 15:17:21

It competes on price and cheaper servicing, but well‑equipped examples also offer plenty of comfort.

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Peter
21 Feb 2026, 14:53:54

My Tiguan 2.0 TSI is flawless after eight years and still looks great. I really can't complain.

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Thomas
21 Nov 2025, 21:33:38

What counts is longevity... and on that front VW doesn't convince.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,800 - 65,600 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
12 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
275 - 282 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,808 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,916 - 1,917 mm
Width
1,842 - 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
499 - 556 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 - 453 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
540 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
328 - 334 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
Brand
Ford
Brand
VW
Is the Ford Mustang Coupe offered with different drivetrains?

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

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