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Ford Mustang VI · Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8vsAUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ford Mustang VI · Facelift 2017

Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8

460 hp5038 ccGasolineRWDManualLiftback / fastback2020-2023
VS

AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5)

2.9 TFSI V6

450 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2019-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,720 kg
    3,792 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    262 hp/t
    195 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    637 km
    396 mi
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
Power
460hp343kW
450hp336kW
Torque
529Nm390lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,764kg3,889lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,114kg4,661lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
58.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
17.0s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
261hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
262hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
300Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
349Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
442km275mi
Calculated
637km396mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,038cc307cu in
2,894cc177cu in
Length
4,797mm189in
4,783mm188in
Width
1,916mm75in
1,866mm73in
Height
1,382mm54in
1,387mm55in
Wheelbase
2,720mm107in
2,826mm111in
Front track
1,594mm63in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,646mm65in
1,588mm63in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Trunk volume
408L
-
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
61L
58L
CO2 emissions-
206g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V87,250 rpm4,900 rpm7,500 rpm
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V65,700-6,700 rpm1,900-5,000 rpm6,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.0 s
14.7 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
110 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
460 hp
343 kW
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
450 hp
336 kW

Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 has 10 hp more than AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6 and Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
529 Nm
390 lb-ft
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
1,764 kg
3,889 lb
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
1,720 kg
3,792 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
267 km/h
166 mph
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V84.8 s
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V63.9 s

Although Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 has more power, AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6 and Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6 and Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8: 4.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
261 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
442 km
275 mi
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
637 km
396 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
460 hp
343 kW
4.8 s
267 km/h
166 mph
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
450 hp
336 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
408 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,797 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 in
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,387 mm
54.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
4.8 s
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
3.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
261 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
Power
460 hp
343 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
529 Nm
390 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
3.9 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,764 kg
3,889 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
408 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,797 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,387 mm
54.6 in
Range score
442 km
275 mi
637 km
396 mi
CO2 score
-
206 g/km
Trunk score
408 L
14.4 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
261 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFord Mustang VI Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6
Consumption13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.15 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.87 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,623 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6

  • Has 71 Nm more
  • Is 44 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 195 km (121 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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