Ford EcoSport 2013 vs Mitsubishi ASX 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing 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: | 112 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi ASX is a more dynamic driving. Ford EcoSport engine produces 5 HP less power than Mitsubishi ASX, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Mitsubishi ASX. Due to the lower power, Ford EcoSport reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.8 | |
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The Mitsubishi ASX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford EcoSport consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi ASX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford EcoSport could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi ASX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | 190 mm (7.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mitsubishi ASX can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mitsubishi ASX version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from seven 4x4 versions of Mitsubishi ASX 2012 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford EcoSport engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 14 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi ASX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford EcoSport is 2 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi ASX, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford EcoSport is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 333 litres | 442 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1238 litres | 1219 litres | |
| Ford EcoSport has 109 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi ASX. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford EcoSport (by 19 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`735 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mitsubishi ASX has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford EcoSport has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mitsubishi ASX, so Mitsubishi ASX quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 11 400 | |
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