Ford Fiesta 2017 vs Ford EcoSport 2017
Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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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: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 100 HP | 125 HP | |
Torque: | 170 NM | 170 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
Ford Fiesta engine produces 25 HP less power than Ford EcoSport, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 5.2 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford EcoSport, which means that by driving the Ford Fiesta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford EcoSport. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 52 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
1160 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
700 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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 Fiesta engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 12 years | 12 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford C-Max, Ford Tourneo, Ford B-Max | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo, Ford C-Max | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Fiesta might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.04 m | 4.10 m | |
Width: | 1.73 m | 1.77 m | |
Height: | 1.48 m | 1.65 m | |
Ford Fiesta is smaller. Ford Fiesta is 6 cm shorter than the Ford EcoSport, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Fiesta is 16 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 303 litres | 334 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
984 litres | 1238 litres | |
Ford EcoSport has more luggage space. Ford Fiesta has 31 litres less trunk space than the Ford EcoSport. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford EcoSport (by 254 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
The turning circle of the Ford Fiesta is 0.5 metres less than that of the Ford EcoSport, which means Ford Fiesta can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`730 | |
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 (€): | 12 400 | 14 800 | |
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