Ford Mustang vs Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Comparison

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Things we like	--	Comfortable and smooth ride Easy to use technology features More rear space than rivals Read More
Things we don't like	--	Unimpressive fuel economy Not Athletic enough Outdated tech attributes Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	Direct Injection	Direct Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio	9.5:1	11.65:1

Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	RWD	FWD

Performance

Engine Displacement	2298 cc	1983 cc
Power	310 hp	174 hp
Torque	475 Nm	249 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	59 L	55 L
Seating Capacity	4 seats	4 seats
Length	4788 mm	4277 mm
Width	2080 mm	1808 mm
Height	1379 mm	1473 mm
Wheel Base	2720 mm	2540 mm
Front Tread	1585 mm	1577 mm
Rear Tread	1654 mm	1554 mm
No Of Doors	2	2
Front Headroom	955 mm	998 mm
Front Legroom	1146 mm	1049 mm
Rear Headroom	884 mm	955 mm
Rear Legroom	737 mm	797 mm
Cargo Volume	--	201 L
Ground Clearance	--	142 mm
Kerb Weight	--	1463 kg
Gross Weight	--	1860 kg

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	17 Inch	16 Inch
Tyre Size	235/55 R17	215/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R17	R16

Steering

Steering Type	Electric Power	Electric Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Turning Radius	--	5.3 m

Security

Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Smart Access Card Entry	--	No

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Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	--
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	--	No

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Engine Details

Valve Configuration	DOHC DOHC	DOHC DOHC
Engine	2.3L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.3L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC	2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	--
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	--
Air Quality Control	Yes	--
Heater	Yes	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	--
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
On Board Computer	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	--
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	--
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	No	--
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	No	--
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	Optional Optional	--
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Keyless Entry	Yes	--
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	--	No
Heated Seats - Front	--	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	Yes	--
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
CD Player	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Voice Control	Yes	--

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	--
Rear Window Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Washer	No	--
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	--
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	Yes
Roof Carrier	No	No
Sun Roof	No	--
Side Stepper	No	No
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Roof Rail	No	No
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	--
Rear Brake Type	Discs Discs	Discs Discs
Front Brake Type	Discs Discs	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Spoiler	--	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	--	Yes

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	No	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	No
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Advance Safety Feature	Lane Keeping System Lane Keeping System	Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert
Headlamp Type	LED LED	--

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