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Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Volkswagen Arteon

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E

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2023 Volkswagen Arteon

Overview

SpecFord Mustang Mach-ESelectVolkswagen ArteonSE R-Line
Selected trimSelectSE R-Line
Body styleHatchbackHatchback
Drivetrainrear wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeelectricpremium unleaded (required)
Transmission1-speed direct drive7-speed automated manual
Engine typeelectricgas
Model year20262023

Pricing & market

SpecFord Mustang Mach-ESelectVolkswagen ArteonSE R-Line
MSRP$37,795 (best)$43,010
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecFord Mustang Mach-ESelectVolkswagen ArteonSE R-Line
Combined MPG28 MPG (best)
City MPG25 MPG (best)
Highway MPG33 MPG (best)
Combined MPGe107 MPGe (best)
Electric range260 mi (best)
240V charge time7.8 hr (best)
Fuel tank17.4 gal (best)

Performance

SpecFord Mustang Mach-ESelectVolkswagen ArteonSE R-Line
Horsepower264 hp300 hp (best)
Torque387 lb-ft (best)295 lb-ft
Engine size2 L (best)
CylindersI4

Size & capability

SpecFord Mustang Mach-ESelectVolkswagen ArteonSE R-Line
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors45 (best)
Cargo volume64.4 cu ft (best)56.2 cu ft
Payload926 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,677 lbs (best)
Ground clearance5.7 in (best)5.1 in
Wheelbase117.5 in (best)111.9 in
Length185.6 in191.5 in (best)
Width73.7 in (best)
Height64 in (best)56.8 in

Safety & recalls

SpecFord Mustang Mach-ESelectVolkswagen ArteonSE R-Line
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover5 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimFord Mustang Mach-EVolkswagen Arteon
1

Select

$37,795 MSRP(Currently comparing)

SE R-Line

$43,010 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Select

$40,795 MSRP

SEL R-Line

$47,180 MSRP

3

Premium

$40,595 MSRP

SEL Premium R-Line

$50,175 MSRP

4

Premium

$43,595 MSRP

5

GT

$53,395 MSRP

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