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2017 Ford Mustang vs 2017 Volkswagen Golf

The 2017 Volkswagen Golf uses less fuel: 8.1 against 13.1 l/100km, about 38% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2017 Volkswagen Golf costs about $4,436 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2017 Volkswagen Golf has fewer NHTSA recalls (5 against 6).

2017 Volkswagen Golf leads on 4 of 4 measurable figures. 16 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2017 Ford Mustang13.1 l/100km
2017 Volkswagen Golf8.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2017 Ford Mustang306.3 g/km
2017 Volkswagen Golf189.5 g/km
Kerb weight
2017 Ford Mustang1,607 kg
2017 Volkswagen Golf1,445 kg
NHTSA recalls
2017 Ford Mustang6
2017 Volkswagen Golf5
Owner complaints
2017 Ford Mustang265
2017 Volkswagen Golf189

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2017 Ford Mustang2017 Volkswagen Golf
CO2306.3 g/km189.5 g/km
Combined13.1 l/100km8.1 l/100km
Complaints265189
Recall campaigns65
Cylinders84
Displacement5,200 cc1,800 cc
DriveRear-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Extra-urban9.8 l/100km6.5 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Height1,380 mm1,480 mm
Kerb weight1,607 kg1,445 kg
Length4,780 mm4,560 mm
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)Manual 5-spd
Urban15.7 l/100km9.4 l/100km
Wheelbase2,720 mm2,630 mm
Width1,920 mm1,800 mm

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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