Ford EcoSport 2017 vs Hyundai Kona 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 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: | 125 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 172 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Ford EcoSport is more dynamic to drive. Ford EcoSport engine produces 5 HP more power than Hyundai Kona, but torque is 2 NM less than Hyundai Kona. Thanks to more power Ford EcoSport reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Kona is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford EcoSport consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Kona, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford EcoSport could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford EcoSport consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Kona. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford EcoSport gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 190 mm (7.5 inches) | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford EcoSport 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 Ford EcoSport version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo, Ford C-Max | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai Kona engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.55 m | |
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Ford EcoSport is smaller, but higher. Ford EcoSport is 7 cm shorter than the Hyundai Kona, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Ford EcoSport is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 361 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1238 litres | 1143 litres | |
| Ford EcoSport has 5 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Kona. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford EcoSport (by 95 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`775 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 19 200 | |
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