Ford EcoSport 2017 vs Ford Fiesta 2017
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Ford EcoSport is more dynamic to drive. Ford EcoSport engine produces 35 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Ford EcoSport reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 3.5 | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford EcoSport consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford EcoSport could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.48 m | |
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Ford EcoSport is larger. Ford EcoSport is 6 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 3 cm wider, while the height of Ford EcoSport is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 303 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1145 litres | 984 litres | |
| Ford EcoSport has 17 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford EcoSport (by 161 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford EcoSport is 0.5 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Ford EcoSport can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`805 kg | 1`670 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`348 kg | 1`116 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 457 kg | 554 kg | |
| Ford EcoSport load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem less than Ford Fiesta. Therefore, Ford Fiesta is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Ford Fiesta has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford EcoSport, so Ford Fiesta quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 8400 | |
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