Ford has come up with two powertrain options for the 2019 Ford EcoSport. The first one is a turbocharged 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine with a front wheel drive. The engine churns out a maximum power of 123 hp and 125 ft-lbs of peak torque. The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The other engine and powertrain option on the cards is a 2.0-liter engine that comes with Ford's intelligent 4WD system. This engine punches out a mega 166 hp and 149 ft-lbs of torque.
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Models
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Ford EcoSport S
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Honda HR-V LX
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Chevrolet Trax LS
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Mazda CX-3 Sport
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MSRP
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$22,685
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$21,565
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$22,195
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$21,435
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Engine
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2.0L Ti-VCT GDI I-4
engine
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1.8-liter SOHC i-VTEC I4 engine
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ECOTEC 1.4L turbocharged
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2.0L SKYACTIV-G DOHC 16-Valve 4-Cylinder
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Transmission
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6-speed automatic
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6 speed Manual
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6-speed Automatic
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6-speed Automatic
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Power
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166 hp @ 6500 rpm
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141 hp @ 6500 rpm
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138 hp @ 4900 rpm
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148 hp @ 6000 rpm
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Torque
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149 ft-lbs. @ 4500 rpm
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127 ft-lbs. @ 4300 rpm
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148 lb-ft @ 1850 rpm
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146 ft-lbs. @ 2800 rpm
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Speaking of the competition, the Mazda CX-3 comes the closest in terms of power to the Ford but still falls short of it by some margin. The Honda and the Chevy come in 3rd and 4th respectively and are nearly equally matched in terms of power.
Acceleration
Talking about the acceleration figures, the Ecosport manages to do the 60MPH run in 10.4 seconds and completes the quarter mile dash in just 16.5 seconds. The competition manages to beat the Ford easily by good margins and in terms of emissions as well, the Ford loses out to the others.
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Models
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Ford EcoSport
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Honda HR-V
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Chevrolet Trax
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Mazda CX-3
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0-60 MPH
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10.4 sec
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9.3 sec
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9.0 sec
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8.6 sec
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Quarter mile
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16.5 sec @ 84 mph
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16.8 sec @ 80.9 mph
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16.8 sec @ 80.9 mph
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16.3 sec @ 83.3 mph
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Engine
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2.0L Ti-VCT GDI I-4
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1.8-liter SOHC i-VTEC I4
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ECOTEC 1.4L turbocharged
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2.0L SKYACTIV-G DOHC 16-Valve 4-Cylinder
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The 0-60 dash is best performed by the Mazda CX-3 as it takes the least time to achieve the feat. The Chevy Trax comes in second while the Honda HR-V rakes in the third spot. The Ford redeems itself in the quarter mile runs, as it is just the next slowest to the leader, the CX-3 while the Chevy and the Honda are tied for the 3rd spot.
Braking
While all cars in our comparison are stacked toe to toe in terms of the rotors that they have, the Ford manages to perform as well as the other cars in the segment. With a stopping distance of 125 miles from 60MPH to 0MPH, the Ford comes in 3rd in our comparison for the compact SUVs.
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Model
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Ford EcoSport
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Honda HR-V
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Chevrolet Trax
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Mazda CX-3
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Brake Front(in)
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11.8
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11.5
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11.8
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11.0
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Brake Rear(in)
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12.2
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11.1
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11.0
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11.1
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Curb weight(lbs)
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3060
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2888
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2805
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2809
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60-0 MPH (ft.)
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125
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127
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121
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117
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Talking about the rivals, the Mazda CX-3 takes the top honors for the braking performance while the Chevrolet Trax comes a close second. The Ford Ecosport manages to squeeze in the 3rd spot while the Honda HR-V comes in last.
Ride and Handling
Ford EcoSport has come up with a more reliable suspension that improves the ride quality and you can easily take your car through narrow corners. The Titanium and SES trims get larger 17-inch wheels and the lower variants wear 16-inch wheels. The steering is also sharper than before. The effect is more linear while cornering.
The compact proportions of the Ecosport, yields it advantages while squeezing through city traffic but loses out on the ride quality. The big 16" wheels add to the stiff ride quality as compared to the other rivals in the segment. This however gives it a straight forward advantage while cornering through winding roads as the body roll is minimized while the tires grip well and not lose out on traction.
Towing Capacity
2019 Ford EcoSport offers a maximum towing capacity of 2000 lbs, which is similar to the rivals like Chevy Trax and Honda HR-V. Meanwhile, Mazda CX-3 offers the maximum towing capacity of 2645 lbs which is highest among these competitors.
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Model
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Ford EcoSport
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Honda HR-V
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Chevrolet Trax
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Mazda CX-3
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Weight (lbs)
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2000
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2000
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2000
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2645
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Drive Train
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AWD
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AWD
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AWD
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AWD
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Engine
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2.0L
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2.0L
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1.4L
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2.5L
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Although these compact SUVs are not designed to haul massive amounts of cargo, they still manage to pull around 2000 pounds despite their smaller capacity engines. That said, if your priority lies in hauling, we suggest you look elsewhere.
