Ford Ecosport vs Subaru Forester Comparison

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Things we like	Butch looks A long list of features Performance Read More	Standard AWD drivetrain Agile handling Standard safety kit Read More
Things we don't like	Cramped rear seat space Read More	Underpowered engine Towing capacity  No manual gearbox    Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	3	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	Direct Injection	--
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	--

Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	Variable Speed
Transmission Type	Automatic	CVT
Drive Type	FWD	AWD

Performance

Engine Displacement	999 cc	2498 cc
Power	123 hp	182 hp
Torque	169 Nm	239 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Dimensions & Capacity

Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Length	4097 mm	4625 mm
Width	2557 mm	1816 mm
Height	1654 mm	1730 mm
Wheel Base	2520 mm	2670 mm
Front Tread	1518 mm	1564 mm
Rear Tread	1516 mm	1569 mm
No Of Doors	5	5
Kerb Weight	1370 mm	1564 kg
Front Headroom	1006 mm	--
Front Legroom	1090 mm	--
Rear Headroom	953 mm	--
Rear Legroom	932 mm	--
Cargo Volume	--	1002 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	--	63 L
Ground Clearance	--	221 mm

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	Independent Suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Independent Suspension

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	16 Inch	17 Inch
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R16	R17
Tyre Size	--	225/60 R17

Steering

Steering Type	Electric Power	Electric Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes

Security

Smart Access Card Entry	No	No
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes

Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	--
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	--	Yes

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Engine Details

Engine	1.0L Petrol Engine, 3 Cylinder 12 Valve 1.0L Petrol Engine, 3 Cylinder 12 Valve	2.5L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.5L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	No	Yes
Heater	Yes	--
Engine Start/Stop Button	No	Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	No	No
Heated Seats - Rear	No	--
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	No	No
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	--
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	--
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	--
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	No
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	--
Seat Lumbar Support	No	--
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	--
Folding Table Rear	No	--
Keyless Entry	No	Yes
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	--
On Board Computer	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	No	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	No	Yes
CD Player	Yes	--
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Voice Control	No	--
Bluetooth Connectivity	--	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	--	Yes

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	--
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	--
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Roof Carrier	No	--
Moon Roof	Yes	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	No
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Roof Rail	No	Optional Optional
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	No
Front Brake Type	Discs Discs	Discs Discs
Rear Brake Type	Drums Drums	Discs Discs
Fog Lights Front	--	No
Rear Window Defogger	--	Yes
Rear Spoiler	--	No
Sun Roof	--	No

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	No	No
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	No	No
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	--
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Advance Safety Feature	Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist	--
Headlamp Type	Halogen Halogen	LED LED

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