2020 Ford Mustang vs. Its Competition

2020 Ford Mustang 2.3 High Performance Package
Kirk Bell Kirk Bell Senior Editor

The Mustang has two natural competitors and a variety of others that might also be considered.

The Chevrolet Camaro is the closest rival.

It excels for steering and handling, but suffers from a cramped cabin that is hard to see out of.

The Dodge Challenger is the truest muscle car of the group.

While it focuses its attention on big-time power and straight-line speed, it can also turn a corner, just not like the Mustang or Camaro.

Its bigger cabin is more practical and it has a real rear seat.

The BMW 4-Series competes at a higher price, and is due for a redesign soon, as is the aging, V-6-powered Nissan 370Z.

The Subaru BRZ and the Toyota 86 twins are cheaper and have less power, but they offer sharp handling and lots of road feel.

2020 Ford Mustang 2.3 High Performance Package2020 Ford Mustang
2020 BMW 4-Series2020 BMW 4-Series
2020 Chevrolet Camaro2020 Chevrolet Camaro
2020 Dodge Challenger 50th Anniversary Edition2020 Dodge Challenger
2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru BRZ
#19 in Coupes
2020 Toyota 86 Hakone Edition2020 Toyota 86
#19 in Coupes
Quick Specs
6.2
The 2020 Ford Mustang has natural agility, but new choices bring performance to every price point.
6.4
The 2020 BMW 4-Series gets the vintage formula correct with good power in a compact shape.
5.7
The 2020 Chevrolet Camaro remains an engaging sports car in a pony car body.
6.0
The 2020 Dodge Challenger coupe’s macho looks and speed are a delight—regardless of what’s underneath the hood.
5.8
Like a featherweight champion, the 2020 Subaru BRZ proves lighter and smaller can sometimes be superior.
5.8
The 2020 Toyota 86 has its flaws, but it's still a fun small sports coupe.
MSRP From     
$26,670$44,750$25,000$28,095$28,845$27,060
Gas Mileage     
12 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy17 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy14 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy13 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy20 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy21 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Turbocharged Gas I4Regular Unleaded V-6Premium Unleaded H-4Premium Unleaded H-4
EPA Class     
Subcompact CarsCompact CarsSubcompact CarsMidsize CarsMinicompact CarsMinicompact Cars
Style Name     
EcoBoost Fastback430i Gran Coupe2-Door Coupe 1LSSXT RWDLimited ManualManual (SE)
Drivetrain     
Rear Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
454544
Passenger Doors     
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
FastbackHatchbackCoupeCoupeCoupeCoupe
Transmission     
Manual w/ODAutomatic w/ODManualAutomatic w/ODManual w/ODManual w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
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