Ford EcoSport 2017 vs Suzuki Vitara 2015

 
Ford EcoSport
2017 -
Suzuki Vitara
2015 - 2018
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 1.0 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 125 HP117 HP
Torque: 170 NM156 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.6 seconds12 seconds
Ford EcoSport is more dynamic to drive.
Ford EcoSport engine produces 8 HP more power than Suzuki Vitara, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Suzuki Vitara. Thanks to more power Ford EcoSport reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.85.6
Real fuel consumption: 7.8 l/100km6.9 l/100km
The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Ford EcoSport consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford EcoSport could require 30 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford EcoSport consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara.
Fuel tank capacity: 52 litres47 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 890 km in combined cycle830 km in combined cycle
1040 km on highway920 km on highway
660 km with real consumption680 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ground clearance: 190 mm (7.5 inches)185 mm (7.3 inches)

Engines

Engine production duration: 12 years23 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo, Ford C-MaxInstalled on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Liana
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Vitara might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.10 m4.18 m
Width: 1.77 m1.78 m
Height: 1.65 m1.61 m
Both cars are similar in size. Ford EcoSport is 8 cm shorter than the Suzuki Vitara, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Ford EcoSport is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 356 litres375 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1238 litres710 litres
Ford EcoSport has 19 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Vitara. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford EcoSport (by 528 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters10.4 meters
The turning circle of the Ford EcoSport is 0.2 metres more than that of the Suzuki Vitara.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7751`730
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Suzuki Vitara has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Ford EcoSport has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Suzuki Vitara, so Suzuki Vitara quality is probably better
Average price (€): 14 60013 800
Pros and Cons: Ford EcoSport has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • more full fuel tank mileage
Suzuki Vitara has
  • timing chain engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • has 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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