Maruti Vitara Brezza vs Ford EcoSport

[toc]

By launching Vitara Brezza, Maruti Suzuki is directly competing against the existing compact SUVs like EcoSport from Ford. EcoSport clearly had a headstart in the compact SUV segment. Although, Maruti Suzuki is late to the compact SUV race, the introduction of Vitara Brezza and the huge dealership network across the country shall now change the equation.

The Ford EcoSport is offered in different trims and comes in both petrol and diesel variants. Today we are considering the Ford EcoSport 1.5Litre Diesel version for specification comparison with Maruti Vitara Brezza.

Vitara Brezza vs Ford EcoSport Full Specifications Comparison

	Maruti Vitara Brezza	Ford EcoSport
Engine type	DDiS 200 Diesel Engine	TDCi Diesel Engine
Engine capacity	1248	1498
Valvetrain	DOHC	SOHC
Max power	88.5bhp@4000rpm	98.59bhp@3750rpm
Max torque	200Nm@1750rpm	205Nm@1750-3250rpm
ARAI efficiency figure (kmpl)	24.3 kmpl	22.27 kmpl
Suspension (F)	MacPherson strut with coil spring	MacPherson strut with coil spring
Suspension (R)	Torsion Beam	Twist Beam
Brakes (Front/Rear)	Disc/drum	Disc/drum
Tyres	205/60 R16	195/65 R15
LxWxH (mm)	3995 x 1790 x 1640	3999 x 1765 x 1708
Wheelbase (mm)	2500	2520
Kerb weight (kg)	1170	1290
Boot space (litres)	328	346
Fuel tank capacity (litres)	48	52
Ground clearance	198	200
Price (ex-Delhi)	Rs 6.99 lakhs to Rs 9.7 lakhs	Rs 7 lakhs to 10 lakhs

Vitara Brezza vs Ford EcoSport – Engine comparison

Ford EcoSport is offered in both petrol and diesel variants where as Vitara Brezza is available only in diesel variant. Ford EcoSport has a TDCi Diesel Engine whose engine capacity is 1498cc. The all new Vitara Brezza is offered in DDiS 200 Diesel Engine whose engine capacity is 1248cc.

Vitara Brezza vs Ford EcoSport – Power and Torque comparison

Ford EcoSport 1.5 litre Diesel churns out a maximum power of 98.59 bhp at 3750rpm and delivers a maximum torque of 205Nm at 1750-3250rpm where as the Vitara Brezza’s 1.3 litre diesel engine delivers power output of 88.5 bhp at 4000rpm and outputs a torque of 200Nm at 1750rpm.

Vitara Brezza vs Ford EcoSport – Mileage

The mileage of Maruti Vitara Brezza is 22.27 kmpl whereas the mileage of Ford EcoSport is 24.3 kmpl

Vitara Brezza vs Ford EcoSport – Dimensions

Talking about the dimensions, Ford EcoSport measures 3999mm in length, 1765mm in width and 1708mm in height. Maruti Vitara Brezza measures 3995mm in length, 1790mm in width and 1640mm in height.