2020 Ford Mustang Ecoboost vs Mustang GT: Which One is the Better Sports Car? 

If you are weighing up your Mustang options, DON'T be swayed by fuel economy. If you drive the 4cl turbo Mustang hard (and you probably will), it's every bit as thirsty as the GT. As the former owner of a 2.3T Mustang and now owning a GT, I would say that 90% of the Mustang 'comparison' videos are misleading - not many tell you that if you cruise on the highway in the GT you can get over 35mpg. Choose the 2.3 ecoboost because you want a turbo car which is more nimble than the heavier GT and that handles twisty roads better (which it does) and really doesn't feel that much slower overall, but don't choose the Ecoboost to save on fuel - because you probably won't.

Dude said the screen is outdated Not for me😂😂I just upgraded from a 2006 mustang GT to a 2021 mustang GT

Love the sound of that V8 with the active exhaust. Great video you two👍

My favorite thing about the video is that it compares the two available reds 😄 Also, a 330 hp rwd sports car is nothing to sneeze at. I'd probably get the Ecoboost for the cost, mileage, and handling.

GT is great if you can afford it, Ecoboost is great if you can't afford a GT. But you should get them in a manual.

Ecoboost - Manual - Premium package - active exhaust - enhanced security and B/O sound system 🤩

NO! The Ecoboost HP is not an Ecoboost with a Performance Pack! It is the 2.3L from the Focus RS with some additional upgrades like GT front calibers, etc.

The 1984-1986 SVO is my favorite Mustang of all time. It wasn’t until 2005 (fifth generation) that I would take notice again of the Mustang. When the sixth generation Mustang was revealed for 2015, I knew I had to finally buy one. btw; Nice comparison between eco & GT

I just had an ecoboost convertible as a rental. Maybe not quite as cool as the GT, but I still liked it a lot.

I personally prefer the EcoBoost.

I have that exact ecoboost. Color, performance package, wheels. Everything, except I have a 6 speed manual.

I like the price as tested, 54K (Canadian) for the HPP vs 66K for the premium GT. If you spent comparable amounts of cash, the HPP with a bigger turbo, intercooler, race downpipe, cat back exhaust & tune, the power will be GT like for still less money, AND more fun to drive in the corners...

Proud owner of 3 mustangs (past and present)! Last year acquired my latest, it still makes me question the many reviews. You tested an "ecoboost" but failed to add until the end the model was 7k over regular pricing (good luck getting what you drove for that amount). Why not test the basic models and let us decide to add the mods, or test both, but be upfront about the process. You are not alone, other channels and a certain British car show never test affordable cars. But you do you.....

I finally got to drive both versions. I own the the ecoboost mustang but decided to rent the GT. The one thing that really surprised me is how much better the ecoboost handles over the GT. The GT definitely felt kind of floaty on the road when you stepped on the gas or going around corners. The ecoboost is definitely quick off the line and the GT is definitely a bit quicker. I think if the ecoboost is modified to have the GT power it will most definitely be the superior of the two because of the handling. The GT definitely also does sound more aggressive than the ecoboost, but the ecoboost does not have a bad sound.

I own an ecoboost. 2016. NOT RELIABLE. Head Gasket blew at 86k. 2.6k to fix from a mechanic. Ford gave me 4k quote. The radiator cap also welded itself to the reservoir. Needed to yank the thing out with tools to replace it. Had to replace the lug nuts because every mechanic told me they were expanded and warping because they are a 2 peace design. Upon replacing for 20 bucks online, yes they were indeed in need of replacement. Sun visor internal wires for the lights get torn up from repeated extending and compressing, causing an on demand lamps fuse to blow. A/C needed to be recharged at 43k miles. Ebrake wire was loose at 45k miles causing a dash light to appear saying ebrake activated. Easy fix. Loud clanging/metal torquing sound from rear on stop start acceleration (repeatable every time). It was the ebrake wire hitting the calipers. Needed to be tightened. Took ford 2 weeks to fix, telling me they couldnt replicate. HORRIBLE COMMUNICATION service. Gosch ford. Had to drive it for them. EVAP valve threw check engine light. Warrantied fix, finally some good news. Transmission grinds and pops when cold. (Manual) Improved with trans fluid replacement. (BG Products) On hot days, sitting in traffic causes 1st gear to be really hard to engage as well as reverse on cold. (BG Fluids Trans fluid improved this. Way better) AND NOW AT 87k at 3200 rpm, only when decelerating under no load, there is a grinding sound coming from the clutch (bell housing). You can make the grind continuous if you engine brake at that exact RPM, the engine cannot be making power or it goes away. Its loud. My Mechanic Loves me But hey, The car is fun. Get the Ford Performance Power Pack 1 tune. Warrantied by ford. Whole new car. Way more fun. Mostly Highway at 70-80 and a few city miles nets me 24.5mpg. Also, do not drive worn tires on this car. In the rain, it has no problem letting you die. Haha, car go slide. Otherwise, very controllable even if you take it for a slide in the rain because of better weight distribution. Feels way better then the 5.0 around turns.

Since Craig left auto guide, well it kinda went down just a little. Now that Jodi left autoguide is actually meh. Glad to see you still do what you do 💖

A $54,000 eco boost? Lmao

3:52 they 2021 mustang ecoboost with a 6 speed! Pretty Sweet!

I don't know if anyone actually buys these cars for fuel economy and if that is a factor, there is the MachE. For me I got the EcoBoost HPP with the 6 speed manual and all the track options because I wanted a car to take to the track. I'm going to tell you that those boys with the GT love to talk trash, but once they have gone around the track 10+ times and I'm passing them again because their brakes are faded and their temp gage is climbing... they quiet down a bit. Not saying I don't love the Mustang GT, I just have more fun on the track in my EcoBoost HPP.

As soon as i got rid of my ecoboost and got the 19 GT, people staring saying UT sounds so much better lol. Loved my eco with the pd tune amd full on bolt ones with hot cold pipes. Love them both. Could not even drive the manual GT off the lot...... Had to have the wife and drive home for me...until the next day I learned.

Its not weird to have Manual seats with no heated/ventilated seats in more expensive models for weight reduction

3:40 yeah nothing to worry about until you're stalled at a red light like my 2013 focus and you need to roll backwards in neutral into a gas station lot so you can get the module changed because programming a transmission is apparently impossible to get right the first time

Hello Jodi I see you left auto guide which is crumbling Welcome back :)

I ordered my Ecoboost about 2 1/2 months ago. I really had to evaluate what I was looking for. Balancing the idea of performance and what I really wanted as far as options. My build was 39k with a $1200 discount for having it custom built for what I wanted. There are options I wanted bug because of the way things were packaged the price was more than I wanted to pay. I wish they had the option to get the magnaride without getting the hpp engine.

Jodi, I love your watch on your wrist , what is it ?

People arguing in the comments about the Gt and the Eco Boost when I know that the Shelby is the father of these too.🥵🔥

V8 sounds better but i prefer the look and colour of that ecoboost hpp. Being in uk I'd chose the ecoboost i own a 2017 manual ecoboost one in white but wud love to get a 2020 model in grabber lime or twister orange with black alloys 😁😁👌, good honest review on both mustangs guys great cars 👍👍

well explained...I just want to know that which one is the most good fuel efficiency... I mean low fuel consumption? Thank you.

In my state (Queensland, Australia), there’s also registration costs to consider. A four cylinder is about $750 a year to register yearly...a V8 is nearly $1200 a year now... We just bought a 2.3 High Performance (the only version of the 4 that we get in Australia) Mustang with a six speed manual, and we love it. I did have a couple of guys start telling me how awesome the V8 was and that I should have spent the extra and bought one, that it was foolish to buy the four, no matter how much power it has. I replied by saying “So tell me...what colour is YOUR Mustang...?” Hint: the Hyundai and Nissan hatchback they both drove away in told me they couldn’t answer...😂

My Ford Transit van with an EcoBoost engine has a twin turbo six cylinder with 310 hp. WOOHOO! I'm afraid to floor it! It has a leather covered steering wheel.

I can't find why 2020 mustang with that digital dash how do i get it?

Had a 2015 ecoboost full bolt on and tuned car was as quick as a stock 5.0. Just got a 2017 gt and will be supercharging it but if you have no intentions of going that crazy please just get the ecoboost.

The editor in chief got the Rolex Hulk. She’s got great taste, just not digging her “rolled up sleeve with that trashy forearm tat.”

I've had both, but I like the Ecoboost 2.33 HPP Premium better then the V8. Ecoboost handles so much better.

only question remains is which one is better for daily driving.

I hate how manufacturers play this game of " We don't want a V6 with more power than our V8 " when it comes to sports cars. The 3.5 liter from the Ford gt makes 640 hp . Why not put that engine in the mustang? Throw the 2.3 liter away ! I hate that loud raspy engine note .

The ecoboost is very quick! Super great car for having fun on the street. It accelerates 0-60 not quite as quick as the GT, but it's pretty close. The GT really excels in the 60+ (like the 60-130), because it revs higher and therefore helps the horsepower for top speed. The ecoboost is a perfectly fast car to have in the street

Absolutely love my 20 GT auto with pp1 and active exhaust. It is a beast. Even cars that should be much faster are put on notice. The only thing I would change is opt for the upgraded instruments, as it includes the drive modes. No to the heated and cooled seats. I would rather have less weight. Three options you want at very least....IMO! Get base GT, performance pack, and active exhaust. The auto is great and IMO well worth the money, But it's up to what you prefer. If you want the fastest between the two, get the auto.

Dan's voice ➡️↘️⬇️➡️⬆️⬆️

Brand new in the UK I paid for 47k(61k dollars) for my brand new gt and the ecoboost is 39k(51k dollars) you're better off getting the 5.0

Not a replacement for the brz/gt86. Sorry to say. The 86 is a straight sports car with all the disadvantages therein.

I wonder how it would sell if they made the Turbo 4 into a totally different car. A "Mustang Junior" if you will.

I am very curious about how the exhaust of 2021 ecoboost actually sounds like. Can I have much fun as driving it in convertible? Or does it’s sound aggressive and makes people excited?

The Turbo 4 is 55 GRAND and the V8 had a tested price of 66 GRAND!? What a joke...

66 for a GT premium mustang with the performance pack is ridiculous. I got mine for 47k and that was the premium package black accent package and the act of exhaust package upgrading to the 10 speed. The performance pack for the extra six grand was not worth it for me. Plus I wanted the automatic.

The ecoboost does come in a manual!

1:15 310 or 330?

Why no acceleration comparison?? 0-60 would have been good...Missed opportunity guys...or is it really that embarrassing to have the GT downed by the Turbo 4?

Disagree. The ten speed is the top transmission in any car out. Beats any Manual. May not be as fun cause it's not requiring manual clutching and shifting but it's the too tranny out.

330hp is nice for meeee. 😏😏😏

Because Ford is American muscle not meant to be nice it’s meant to be fast and strong

Hpp is a waste imo. The only thing that the ecoboost has over the gt is the price. Get a base , with 101a so it’s still nice inside and only 1500 , then spend 4k on a mild nx2 turbo build and have 400whp for well under gt price. Unless u wanna go crazy and want a drag car

na she right tho the v8 does egg you on to break the law but as a law breaker i dont mind but as a owner of two ecoboost and now on the second did all kindas of mods even finally having a exhaust flying in now just to have my last fun before i get a 2024 gt and ive test drove alot of gts and scats and all i can honestly say both specs are very nice and cant lose with either tho of course the v8 will pretty much always have the edge but nice rolex on her by the way

The ecoboost has crappie exhaust notes no matter how much you upgrade the exhaust systems. I felt embarrassed to even rev the ecoboost in public because of the exhaust notes. So I bought a 2018 GT. Love every minute of my GT enjoyed it so much. Because I love going fast in a safe manner of course. Mustang is a muscle car therefore it needs to sound like one.

The 2016 is the best ecoboost for sure

why is this even a question lmao

I'm a grey haired guy who always had a convertible... 'Shopping for a new Mustang conv.... For me, the Ecoboost is the choice because I don't want the temptation to do things that get you pulled over.... like the loud exhaust. The hardest part is the disappointing color choices. The paint colors are basically stupid and say ''look at me''. The interiors are so black... even with the colored seat inserts... ''work truck black''... It just looks cheap. It used to be fun to pick out a nice looking car. The reason for this is that the designers at Ford are in all likelihood twenty somethings who dye their hair black and wear all black clothes..... so the interior choices are between 2... the one you don't like and the one you don't want. While we are on the subject.... the '74 Chevy pickups had 5 interior color choices.... pickups !!

54K for an ecoboost? That better be in canadian dollars. I got my new 2020 5.0 for 35K .......

stupid comparison and logic but i enjoyed seeing the mustangs

For that amount on that pathetic ecoboost motor not to mention lawn mower exhaust notes plus the engine has GDI which requires more maintenance less robust. The upgraded gen 3 coyote is one of the best motor with a port injection (which cleans the valve) and GDI. I’ll pick the GT you’ll have tons of fun all around which I sold my Mustang ecoboost and bought a 2018 PP1 Mustang GT. She’s so naive on her comments on how a great the sounds the ecoboost produces.

GT

Shit I drive my eb like bo and Luke Duke drive the general lee I love my stang

While would u buy a automatic just to use the paddles lol

Fitting they put a female in the eco

These cars will suck ur fuel mileage dry. Whether it’s Eco or GT. Ur going to hv a difficult time with it.

Just want yall to know that there's some of these base model ecoboosts tuned that are smoking the gt's in the 1/4 mile

I wish all these people would quit kissing up to the manual crowd..

So what you’re saying is if you are a woman get the eco-boost but if you wanna be a real man get the GT

All these reviews besides throttle houses first one on the 10 speed ecoboosts down play how bad sport plus jerkyness is. Its really bad and its always on your mind. It has the be the worst thing about the car.

As a 2017 Mustang owner and a person who follows the brand very closely, I was disappointed in this video. In the first 3 minutes you gave wildly inaccurate pricing (unless you are talking Canadian money, in which case you should say that) and you identified the GT you were driving as a performance pack car, which it was not. You can easily ID such models by their wheels. It left me not trusting the remaining video. 😒

mustangs have to be manual and a V8. there is no other way to drive them.

If ur after fuel mileage, just get a honda civic...

GT is better, NEXT

10 speed gt is the only way to go

Thanks 4 having a woman review this ride...

I'm going to pick my very own EcoBoost for 31k Canadian

gt

Hmm... sponsored by FORD for sure!

OMG 😍💋 💝💖❤️

Pony car*

NOBODY wants an Ecoboost Mustang over a 5.0 GT. Appreciate the attempt to sway the masses, but that 2.3 performance pack is wayyyyyy overpriced for a 4-banger.

Sleeve tats and a Rollie Sub, guess that's what it takes to be an auto journo these days!

Eew an ecoboost

The eco boost is not a sports car 💀

the 8 gear automatic runs smoothly for a long time. the shifter has issues, ford has already stated that. Clutch - Discs are going to brake or get out of shape quickly (sorry for my bad english) .... so you guys thinking the Gearshift is great and the automatic is not - FAIL