TUV300 vs EcoSport: Specs Comparison

The Ford EcoSport and the Mahindra TUV300 are the hot contenders in the sub four-meter SUV category. Here is how they stack up against each other. Ever since the Ford EcoSport was launched in India back in 2013

By Abhishek Chaliha | on October 15, 2015 Follow us on Autox Google News

The Ford EcoSport and the Mahindra TUV300 are the hot contenders in the sub four-meter SUV category. Here is how they stack up against each other

Ever since the Ford EcoSport was launched in India back in 2013, it has been the most popular compact SUV in the country thanks to its affordable prices ranging between Rs. 6.75 lakh to Rs. 10.20 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). This is also down to the fact that the EcoSport measures in less than four meters in length. Something that has remained largely unrivalled until recently when Mahindra launched its all-new TUV300 compact SUV that also measures in under four meters in length, allowing it to avail tax benefits applicable for compact cars in India. Prices for the Mahindra TUV300 range between Rs. 6.98 lakh to Rs. 9.20 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Let’s take a look than how these two compact SUVs fare against each other in their popular segment.

TUV300 vs EcoSport Specification Comparison

Exteriors

The Mahindra TUV300 has a more boxy profile than the Ford EcoSport thanks to its more upright stance. But this works both ways for it as some buyers in the segment prefer its butch, old school SUV looks. Meanwhile the EcoSport definitely looks more contemporary.

New TUV300 vs EcoSport Specification Comparison

Here is a look at the exterior dimensions of both these compact SUVs:

  • Mahindra TUV300
  • Ford EcoSport

Length: 3,995mm

Width: 1835mm

Height: 1839mm

Wheelbase: 2680mm

Ground Clearance: 190mm

Length: 3,999mm

Width: 1,765mm

Height: 1,708mm

Wheelbase: 2,520mm

Ground Clearance: 200mm

TUV300 vs EcoSport Specification Comparison

Interiors

The cabin of the Mahindra TUV300 is quite spacious for that of a compact SUV. There is plenty of front and rear leg room and the tall height of the TUV lends an airy ambiance to the cabin. While the EcoSport does not have third row seats, the TUV’s units are not very comfortable and are best suited for short trips, very short trips. But at the same time, they do aid practicality when you need to seat two more people.

Both SUVs come well equipped with driver information displays, double-DIN stereos with Bluetooth connectivity, steering mounted audio controls, front and rear power sockets, height adjustable driver’s seat and more. The Mahindra gets a Blue Sense mobile app while the Ford gets the company’s SYNC app link system.

TUV300 vs EcoSport Specification

Here is a look at some feature highlights for both cars:

  • Mahindra TUV300
  • Ford EcoSport

Power Steering: Yes

Power Windows: All

Electrically Adjustable ORVMs: Yes

Tilt Adjustable Steering Wheel: Yes

Telescopically Adjustable Steering Wheel: No

Climate Control: No

Remote Central Locking: Yes

Keyless Start / Stop: No

Height Adjustable Driver’s Seat: Yes

Driver Information Display: Yes

Automatic Headlamps: No

Rain Sensing Wipers: No

Guide Me Home Headlamps: Yes

Static Bending Lamps: Yes

Daytime Running LEDs: No

Fog Lamps: Front

Rear Defogger: Yes

Rear Wash Wipe: Yes

Dual-DIN Stereo with Bluetooth: Yes

Steering Mounted Audio Controls: Yes

Auto Diming IRVM: No

Reclining Rear Seat: No

Power Outlet: Front & Rear

Cooled Glovebox: No

Front Armrest: Yes

Front Cup Holders: Yes

Power Steering: Yes

Power Windows: All

Electrically Adjustable ORVMs: Yes

Tilt Adjustable Steering Wheel: Yes

Telescopically Adjustable Steering Wheel: Yes

Climate Control: Yes

Remote Central Locking: Yes

Keyless Start / Stop: Yes

Height Adjustable Driver’s Seat: Yes

Driver Information Display: Yes

Automatic Headlamps: Yes

Rain Sensing Wipers: Yes

Guide Me Home Headlamps: Yes

Static Bending Lamps: No

Daytime Running LEDs: Yes

Fog Lamps: Front & Rear

Rear Defogger: Yes

Rear Wash Wipe: Yes

Dual-DIN Stereo with Bluetooth: Yes

Steering Mounted Audio Controls: Yes

Auto Diming IRVM: Yes

Reclining Rear Seat: Yes

Power Outlet: Front & Rear

Cooled Glovebox: Yes

Front Armrest: Yes

Front Cup Holders: Yes

TUV300 vs EcoSport

Powertrain

The Mahindra TUV is available with a single diesel engine option with the choice of a five-speed manual gearbox or an automated manual transmission. The Ford EcoSport diesel is also powered by a 1.5 litre turbo diesel engine like the TUV300. The EcoSport diesel on the other hand is offered with the only a five-speed manual gearbox.

Here is a detailed look at how powertrains of both the Ford EcoSport and Mahindra TUV300 compare:

  • Mahindra TUV300
  • Ford EcoSport

Engine: 1,493cc / In-line 3-cylinders / turbocharged

Fuel: Diesel

Transmission: 5-speed manual & 5-speed AMT / Rear-Wheel Drive

Power: 84bhp @ 3,750 rpm

Torque: 230Nm @ 1,500 – 2,200 rpm

Eco Mode: Yes

Idle Stop/Start System: Yes

Fuel Efficiency (ARAI): 18.49 km/l

Fuel tank size: 60 litres

Engine: 1,498cc / In-line 4-cylinders / turbocharged

Fuel: Diesel

Transmission: 5-Speed Manual / Front Wheel Drive

Power: 89bhp @ 3,750rpm

Torque: 204Nm @ 2,000rpm

Eco Mode: No

Idle Stop/Start System: No

Fuel Efficiency (ARAI): 22.7 km/l

Fuel tank size: 52 litres

Mahindra TUV300 body shell

Chassis, Suspension and Brakes

The Mahindra TUV300 is underpinned by the company’s third generation ladder frame chassis that is also the base for the current Mahindra Scorpio. The EcoSport in the other hand has a monocoque chassis from the global Ford B-car platform.

  • Mahindra TUV300
  • Ford EcoSport

Chassis: Mahindra Third Generation Ladder Frame

Front Suspension: Double Wishbone

Rear Suspension: Multi-link setup with rigid axle

Front Brakes: Discs

Rear Brakes: Drums

Tyre Size: 215/75 R15

Chassis: Ford B-car platform

Front Suspension: Independent McPherson Strut

Rear Suspension: Semi-independent Twist Beam

Front Brakes: Discs

Rear Brakes: Drums

Tyre Size: 205/60 R15

Mahindra TUV300 airbags

Safety

Mahindra is offering anti-lock braking system with electronic brake force distribution as an option right from the base variant of the TUV300. While the EcoSport gets ABS with EBD from the second from base Trend variant. The TUV gets dual front airbags as an option right from the base variant while the EcoSport offers the same from the mid-level Trend+ variant, while the top-end variants get six-airbags.

ford ecosport airbags

Here is a look at all the safety features offered in both compact SUVs.

  • Mahindra TUV300
  • Ford EcoSport

ABS with EBD: Yes

Dual Front Airbags: Yes

Side Curtain Airbags: No

Rear Parking Sensors: Yes

Emergency Assist: No

ABS with EBD: Yes

Dual Front Airbags: Yes

Side Curtain Airbags: Yes

Rear Parking Sensors: Yes

Emergency Assist: Yes

TUV300 vs EcoSport

Verdict

Ford sells around 3,500 units of the EcoSport in India on a monthly basis. Based on this, the Mahindra TUV300 would appear to have good market potential.  It is priced attractively, has the USP of being available in diesel automatic avatar, is quite refined, well equipped and ticks all the right boxes for a spacious compact SUV with the capacity of seating seven people (albeit suitable for very short journeys). Stay tuned to autoX to keep track of how the Mahindra TUV300 fares in the long run.

Also read - Mahindra TUV300: First Drive

Tags: Ford

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