Kia Stinger Just Beat Down The Mustang GT in Head to Head Performance Comparison

[whitels1ss]

The Kia Stinger Just Beat Down The Mustang GT in Head to Head Performance Comparison

by Jesse Kleib | November 14, 2018




If you want to figure out how to stir the pot on the internet, take a legendary performance inspired machine like the Ford Mustang and put it head-to-head with something that maybe we are that familiar with for the sake of its performance heritage, but more of an economy car and furthermore, an economy car whose reputation hasn’t been so great over the years, only to be revived recently. When the latter of the two manages to come on out on top in such a situation, the internet will undeniably go completely bonkers as we see with this very comparison, well, at least the Mustang fans will be losing their minds. However, regardless of the back and forth regarding the ability of the driver behind the wheel of the Mustang, we think that this comparison still brings up some pretty good points.


In this one, we head down under with a YouTube channel that goes by the name of Motoring Australia and the goal that is set up to be achieved in this video is to take 3.3 L twin turbo Kia Stinger sedan and put it to the test against the 5.0L Coyote Mustang to see which one comes out on top. According to the reviewers, on paper, these cars do seem to be relatively similar in terms of performance which might come as a big shocker to automotive fans who would have assumed that the V8 would be leaps and bounds above anything that Kia could produce.

The video below shows these cars being put to the test on a variety of different metrics that might just make you look at each one in a new light. After watching this endeavor, regardless of how you feel about this comparison, you have to admit that both of these manufacturers have certainly come a long way from the days of old, with both of them creating machines that many would be proud to have in their driveway.

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[VXSS346]

Mustang has more MPH though. 😆 And so the debate goes.

[Souljah]

Its still a Kia tho..

[Xjas]

I think that test is a bit of a set up, the MPH indicates the Mustang has more power to weight, I think if the Mustang was an auto the result may have been different but less people would be talking about it.

[keith reed]

I think I will be sticking with my Redline for quite a bit longer. Neither of them excite me.

[white lie]

Put it up against the 2018 model and it will be a very different story. The new Stang is nearly a full second quicker to 100 in manual form, over a second with the 10 speed and will run a mid 12.

[Aus8]

Put it up against the 2018 model and it will be a very different story. The new Stang is nearly a full second quicker to 100 in manual form, over a second with the 10 speed and will run a mid 12.

I was thinking the exact same thing. The comparison is dated nov 14 but it’s the using old model Mustang wtf? Almost like its a KIA advert? In any case Both cars in current models are 12 second cars from the factory impressive cars for the money

[R8HSVHRT]

Well would be interesting on how long this kia would last for though

[whitels1ss]

Its still a Kia tho..

Yeah, if I had to make a choice between the two I would have the blue oval badge over a black oval badge any day of the week.

[csv rulz]

Im the opposite. Give me the kia anyday.
Doesnt have the character of the V8 but four doors, loaded with features, just as quick and i actually like the way they look.


Lets be honest though, if it were my money id be walking straight past both and picking up one of the last motorsport editions still in dealers.

[whitels1ss]

Im the opposite. Give me the kia anyday.

You saying that doesn't surprise me.....

after all, you own a Renault Koleos!

[csv rulz]

You saying that doesn't surprise me.....

after all, you own a Renault Koleos!

Hahaha. Thats the wife's car and is very shortly being traded. Not a fun car, but its been reliable over the past 6 years.

My daily these days is an Elantra SR. Work gave me a budget to spend and it was about the quickest thing i could get within that budget.
Hoping that budget increases next time round and i can look at something like a stinger


A mate at work has a new mustang. Its a nice car, but not to my taste. V8 goes well and sounds great. Felt like a bit of a boat to punt around though and i dont think i could get past the quality of interior plastics. Plus cannot beat the practicality of a four door, especially when you have kids

[whitels1ss]

Hahaha. Thats the wife's car and is very shortly being traded. Not a fun car, but its been reliable over the past 6 years.

Come on, we know you really your Renault Koleos!

[csv rulz]

Come on, we know you really your Renault Koleos!

All 2.5L of it. Especially when matched to that thrilling CVT

[BLACK 346]

CSV, do you still have the Red SS in your avatar, or did that make way for something else?