A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
5.0L V8 Dark Horse 10ATPetrol10-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 1,545,000ex-showroom
⚡ 334 kW🔧 540 Nm⛽ 12.8 km/l
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Decision summary
iCAUR 03T vs Ford Mustang: the short answer
03T and Mustang are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
03T starts ZAR 350,000 cheaper03T from ZAR 639,900 · Mustang from ZAR 989,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
03T
Mustang
Maximum Power
03T135 kW
Mustang334 kW @ 6500 rpm
Maximum Torque
03T220 Nm
Mustang540 Nm @ 5100 rpm
Engine Size
03TNot Applicable
Mustang5038 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
03TNot applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Mustang12.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
03T190 mm
Mustang143 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
iCAUR 03T
2WD
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
03T
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Mustang
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
03T
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Mustang
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
03T
Mustang
Model Introduced Year
2026
2016
Generation
South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current 03T generation.
Seventh generation Mustang with S650 platform
Body Style
SUV
Coupé
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Published
active
Segment
Electric SUV
Sports car
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Coupé
Facelift History
-
Latest generation introduced with improved tech and design
Facelift Launched Since
-
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
-
Current
Color Note
-
White, Black, Red, Blue, Yellow, Grey, Orange
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
1660 kg
Spec
03T
Mustang
Length
4433 mm
4811 mm
Width
1916 mm
1915 mm
Height
1741 mm
1408 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm
2719 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
143 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
165 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
61 l
Boot/Cargo Space
450 L rear seats up; 1,238 L with rear seats folded; 40 L rear storage box
408 l
Kerb Weight
1600–1950 kg
1660 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2173 kg
2245 kg
Payload Capacity
350–650 kg
585 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
6.1 m
Front Headroom
1020 mm
987 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
954 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1031 mm
Rear Legroom
970 mm
894 mm
Towing Capacity
-
1600 kg
Spec
03T
Mustang
Engine
Battery electric drive; no combustion engine
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
5038 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
8
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
V
Valves
Not Applicable
32
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Dual Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
12.0:1
Bore
Not Applicable
93 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
92.7 mm
Maximum Power
135 kW
334 kW @ 6500 rpm
Maximum Torque
220 Nm
540 Nm @ 5100 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Electric traction motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Rear axle
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
150 km/h
267 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
4.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Normal, Sport, Track, Drag Strip, Slippery and Custom
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
201.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
325.3 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
65.69 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.2 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
LFP
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
431 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
30 min (30-80%)
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
Mustang
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
RWD
Transfer Case
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Yes
Number of Gears
1
10
Transmission Type
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electric shift gear
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
2WD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Standard
Gearbox Type
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Electric drive axle(s); configuration depends on derivative
Rear driven axle
Transmission Speeds
1
10
LSD Available
-
Standard
Differential Lock
-
No
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
-
No
Rear Differential Lock
-
No
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
Mustang
Claimed Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
12.8 km/l
City Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
15 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
61 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions (BEV)
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not applicable — no combustion engine
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
12.8 km/l
Charging Type
AC and DC charging; V2L external discharge 3.3 kW
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
61
Combined Driving Range
431 km
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
18.3 kWh/100 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
292 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
344 km
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
Mustang
Airbags
Dual front, front side and side curtain airbags
8
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Body anti-theft alarm and anti-theft horn
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front passenger seatbelt reminders
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Front parking sensors
Yes
AEB
Automatic emergency braking
Yes
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front pretensioner seat belts
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
-
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
-
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert
Knee Airbag
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
Mustang
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Lane keeping assistance
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Lane keeping assistance
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Blind-spot detection
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear parking sensors
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Reverse camera
Yes
360 Degree Camera
540° HD panoramic image
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Automatic emergency braking
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Automatic highbeam control
Yes
Auto Wipers
Auto speed-sensing front wiper
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear parking sensors
Yes
Reverse Camera
Reverse camera
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Around View Monitor
540° HD panoramic image
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Blind-spot detection
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Forward collision warning
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Yes
Spec
03T
Mustang
Seat Material
Leather seats
Leather-accented upholstery
Heated Seats
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour ambient light
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Leather steering wheel
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Foldable second-row seats
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power adjustment
Power adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way power adjustment
Power adjustment
Seat Trim
Leather
Leather-accented upholstery
Steering Type
-
Electric power-assisted
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and telescopic
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
-
12.4-inch LCD
Interior Colour Options
-
7
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
12.4-inch digital cluster, SYNC 4 touchscreen, premium audio, sports seats
Interior Colours
-
7
Spec
03T
Mustang
Climate Control
Power air conditioner
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Power Windows
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
Yes
Push Button Start
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Yes
Wireless Charging
50 W wireless phone charging
Yes
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Powered tailgate optional on applicable hatch/SUV bodies
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Automatic rain-sensing wipers optional or equipment-dependent
Yes
AC Type
Power air conditioner
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
408 l
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.8
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and telescopic
Voice Command
-
Standard
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
-
Port and direct fuel injection
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
-
12.4-inch LCD
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Rim Size
19 in
19 Inches
Sound System
8
10
Source Model Column
-
mustang
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and telescopic
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
Mustang
Infotainment System
15.6 in touchscreen infotainment
SYNC 4 infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
10
Digital Instrument Cluster
9.2 in LCD cluster
12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
1 USB Type-C plus 3 USB ports
USB-A and USB-C
Infotainment Screen
15.6 in
12
Touchscreen
15.6 in
12
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Voice Recognition
-
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
15.6 in
12
Infotainment Display
-
Ford SYNC 4
Audio Speakers
8
10
Audio System
-
12 with subwoofer
Display Audio
-
Ford SYNC 4
Multi Information Display
-
12.4-inch LCD
Connected Services
-
Standard
Voice Control
-
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Standard
Spec
03T
Mustang
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
LED daytime running lights
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Yes
Roof Rails
Body style and optional package dependent; not confirmed for this exact derivative
No
Exterior Colour Options
Carbon Crystal Black; Toronto Red; Starlight Silver; Cyan Grey; Khaki; White
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
Not Available
Body Type
-
Sedan
Exterior Colour Options
-
7
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Standard
Spec
03T
Mustang
Terrain Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
-
Departure Angle
-
-
Wading Depth
-
-
Locking Differential
-
No
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
143 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
143 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
03T
Mustang
Tyre Size
245/55 R19
255/40 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Wheel Rim Size
19 in
19 Inches
Spare Wheel Type
-
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Diameter
19 in
19 Inches
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Handbrake Type
-
Electronic parking brake
Wheel Size Type
-
19 Inches
Wheels
-
19 Inches
Spec
03T
Mustang
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Independent multi-link
Front Track Width
-
1617 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1607 mm
Power Steering
-
Electric power-assisted
Steering Column
-
Tilt and telescopic
MagneRide Damping
-
Standard
Spec
03T
Mustang
CO2 Emissions
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
295 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
-
295
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
295
Spec
03T
Mustang
Service Plan
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Maintenance Plan
-
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Duration
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Distance
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Spec
03T
Mustang
Ownership Role
Current local retail price; confirm quotation inclusions, warranty and service plan with iCAUR South Africa.
Flagship
Price Zar
639900 ZAR
1545000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
639900
1545000
Starting Price Zar
639900
1545000
Spec
03T
Mustang
Warranty
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Years
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This 03T and Mustang comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: 03T 51 vs Mustang 96.
Efficiency index: 03T 99 vs Mustang 48.
Safety-equipment index: 03T 93 vs Mustang 98.
Practicality index: 03T 64 vs Mustang 56.
Ownership-cover index: 03T not separately scored vs Mustang not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Mustang leads by 2 points
03T and Mustang are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Mustang
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
48/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
56/100
03T
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
99/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Mustang
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 75 pts for 03T
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Mustang leads. However, 03T may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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