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VW Amarok vs Ford Mustang Convertible comparison

Compare performance (240 HP vs 446 HP), boot space and price (43,200 £ vs 56,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Amarok or Ford Mustang Convertible?

VW Amarok vs Ford Mustang Convertible: Key differences

VW Amarok

  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
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Ford Mustang Convertible

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Amarok

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Amarok is visibly cheaper – starting at 43,200 £ , while the Ford Mustang Convertible costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,677 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Amarok uses 8.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Ford Mustang Convertible with 12.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

Mustang Convertible

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 Convertible offers significantly more power – delivering 446 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 206 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Convertible is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the VW Amarok takes 8.8 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok delivers only slightly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Amarok

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: VW Amarok offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Mustang Convertible is clearly lighter – 1,876 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 386 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries substantially more – 983 kg compared to 324 kg. That’s a difference of about 659 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Mustang Convertible holds a solid overall lead 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 £56,900
Mustang Convertible

Ford Mustang Convertible

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 446 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 12.3 - 12.4 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Price
56,900 - 59,900 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
226 - 270 g/km
co2
280 - 282 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Curb weight
1,876 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,350 mm
Length
-
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,916 mm
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
883 - 983 kg
Payload
319 - 324 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Power HP
446 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Torque
540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Power kW
328 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Ford
What drive types are available for the VW Amarok?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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