Seven Four-Cylinder Vehicles Outperform the 2026 Ford Mustang EcoBoost
The 2026 Ford Mustang EcoBoost produces 315 horsepower, a figure that matches the 2010 V8 Mustang GT but is surpassed by several modern four-cylinder vehicles. Seven cars, including the Acura Integra Type S, Cadillac CT4-V, Volkswagen Golf R, Audi S3, Porsche 718 Cayman/Boxster S, and Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid, exceed this output. These vehicles utilize turbocharging or hybrid electrification to achieve higher power ratings, demonstrating that four-cylinder performance has advanced significantly since the Mustang's 2015 redesign. The Porsche 718 leads the group with 350 horsepower, while the Toyota RAV4 PHEV achieves 324 horsepower without a turbocharger. The Cadillac CT4-V is set to be discontinued at the end of 2026, potentially returning the four-cylinder horsepower lead to Ford until General Motors releases new rear-drive models.
