Comparing the 2023 Ford Mustang vs 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI

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2023 Ford Mustang

MSRP starting at:

$35,355

EcoBoost Fastback
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2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI

MSRP starting at:

$34,495

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Overview
Base MSRP $35,355 $34,495
EPA Classification Subcompact Cars Midsize Cars
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 11.6 L/100 km 10 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 8.3 L/100 km 7.3 L/100 km
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement 2.3 L/140 2.0 L/121
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 310 @ 5500 241 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 350 @ 3000 273 @ 1750
Passenger Capacity 4 5
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Subcompact Cars Midsize Cars
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 11.6 L/100 km 10 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 8.3 L/100 km 7.3 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 11.6 L/100 km 10 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 8.3 L/100 km 7.3 L/100 km
Engine Order Code 99H
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement 2.3 L/140 2.0 L/121
Fuel System Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 310 @ 5500 241 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 350 @ 3000 273 @ 1750
Trans Order Code 44X U2
Trans Type 6 6
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD Manual w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.24 3.77
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.54 2.09
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.67 1.48
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.24 1.09
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00 1.10
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.70 0.91
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.84 4.55
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.31 2.76
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 540
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 140
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 4 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 84.5 91.9
Front Head Room (in) 37.6 38.5
Front Leg Room (in) 44.5 41.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.3 55.9
Front Hip Room (in) 54.9 53.4
Second Head Room (in) 34.8 38.1
Second Leg Room (in) 30.6 35
Mechanical
ABS (Option) Standard N/A
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes (Option) Standard N/A
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
Locking/Limited Slip Differential (Option) Standard N/A
Locking/Limited Slip Differential Standard Standard
Rear Wheel Drive Standard N/A
4 Cylinder Engine (Option) Standard N/A
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard
Turbocharged (Option) Standard N/A
Turbocharged Standard Standard
Gasoline Fuel (Option) Standard N/A
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard
Power Steering (Option) Standard N/A
Power Steering Standard Standard
6-Speed M/T (Option) Standard N/A
6-Speed M/T Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels (Option) Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard
A/T (Option) Standard N/A
M/T (Option) Standard N/A
M/T Standard Standard
Active Suspension (Option) Standard N/A
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode (Option) Standard N/A
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
Wheel Locks (Option) Standard N/A
10-Speed A/T (Option) Standard N/A
Front Wheel Drive N/A Standard
Wheel Locks N/A Standard
Exterior
Tires - Front Performance (Option) Standard Standard
Tires - Front Performance Standard Standard
Tires - Rear Performance (Option) Standard Standard
Tires - Rear Performance Standard Standard
Temporary Spare Tire (Option) Standard N/A
Generic Sun/Moonroof (Option) N/A Standard
Sun/Moonroof (Option) N/A Standard
Panoramic Roof (Option) N/A Standard
Temporary Spare Tire N/A Standard
Interior
Climate Control (Option) Standard N/A
Multi-Zone A/C (Option) Standard N/A
A/C (Option) Standard N/A
A/C Standard Standard
Security System (Option) Standard N/A
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard
Floor Mats (Option) Standard N/A
Floor Mats Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard
Navigation System (Option) Standard N/A
Power Driver Seat (Option) Standard N/A
Power Passenger Seat (Option) Standard N/A
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard
Cloth Seats (Option) Standard Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Standard
Bucket Seats (Option) Standard N/A
Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Premium Sound System (Option) Standard N/A
Satellite Radio (Option) Standard N/A
MP3 Player (Option) Standard N/A
MP3 Player Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard
Immobilizer Standard Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard Standard
Rear Parking Aid (Option) Standard N/A
Driver Adjustable Lumbar (Option) Standard N/A
Leather Steering Wheel (Option) Standard N/A
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Trip Computer Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Telematics (Option) Standard N/A
Telematics Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Keyless Start Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input (Option) Standard N/A
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
Rear Bench Seat Standard Standard
WiFi Hotspot Standard Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control (Option) Standard N/A
Smart Device Integration (Option) Standard N/A
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
LED Headlights Standard Standard
Requires Subscription (Option) Standard N/A
Requires Subscription Standard Standard
Climate Control N/A Standard
Security System N/A Standard
Heated Mirrors N/A Standard
Power Driver Seat N/A Standard
Power Passenger Seat N/A Standard
Fog Lamps N/A Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) N/A Standard
Rear Parking Aid N/A Standard
Driver Adjustable Lumbar N/A Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar N/A Standard
Cargo Shade N/A Standard
Power Folding Mirrors N/A Standard
HD Radio N/A Standard
Heated Steering Wheel N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Knee Air Bag Standard N/A
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Traction Control (Option) Standard N/A
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard
Stability Control (Option) Standard N/A
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard
Blind Spot Monitor Standard Standard
Lane Departure Warning Standard N/A
Cross-Traffic Alert Standard N/A
Lane Keeping Assist Standard N/A
Driver Restriction Features Standard Standard
Front Collision Mitigation Standard N/A
Automatic Highbeams Standard N/A
Child Safety Locks N/A Standard
Daytime Running Lights N/A Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors N/A Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling N/A Standard
Rear Collision Mitigation N/A Standard
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