Ford EcoSport 2015 vs Suzuki Vitara 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Suzuki Vitara is a more dynamic driving. Ford EcoSport engine produces 25 HP less power than Suzuki Vitara, whereas torque is 105 NM less than Suzuki Vitara. Due to the lower power, Ford EcoSport reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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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 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.61 m | |
| Ford EcoSport is 10 cm longer than the Suzuki Vitara, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Ford EcoSport is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 333 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1238 litres | 710 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Ford EcoSport has 42 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Vitara. This could mean that the Ford EcoSport uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford EcoSport (by 528 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford EcoSport is 0.2 metres more than that of the Suzuki Vitara. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Suzuki Vitara scores higher in safety tests. The Suzuki Vitara scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Suzuki Vitara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford EcoSport has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Suzuki Vitara, so Suzuki Vitara quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 12 400 | |
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