Ford EcoSport 2016 vs Suzuki Vitara 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Suzuki Vitara is a more dynamic driving. Ford EcoSport and Suzuki Vitara have the same engine power, but Ford EcoSport torque is 40 NM less than Suzuki Vitara. Ford EcoSport reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford EcoSport consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara, which means that by driving the Ford EcoSport over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford EcoSport consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford EcoSport gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
| Suzuki Vitara 2014 1.4 engine: The K14C Boosterjet engine is equipped with a turbocharging system that enhances air intake, providing excellent torque as early as 1,500 RPM.
However, the direct injection system contributes to carbon ... More about Suzuki Vitara 2014 1.4 engine | |||
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 | 1120 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 118 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`715 | 1`730 | |
| 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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