A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Includes an archived model
Current and archived cars are compared side by side. Archived models keep their verified historical specs, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.
No longer sold newSpecs stay visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 92 kW🔧 170 Nm⛽ 17.2 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceALCAZAR
⛽Fuel EconomyEcoSport
🛡SafetyEcoSport
📦PracticalityALCAZAR
🔑OwnershipALCAZAR
EcoSport starts ZAR 499900 cheaperALCAZAR from ZAR 499,900 · EcoSport from ZAR 310,000
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
ALCAZAR
EcoSport
Engine Power
85
92
Torque
250
170
Engine Size
1493
998
Claimed Mileage
5.9
17.2
Ground Clearance
200 mm
200
Boot Space
180
352
Airbags
Not Available
6
Kerb Weight
Not Applicable
1290
Seating Capacity
7
5
Warranty
5
4
= leads in this spec
Archived models stay fully comparable. Verified specs remain visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
EcoSport has a slight advantage, but ALCAZAR remains highly competitive.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
ALCAZAR
+4 pts
Efficiency
EcoSport
+31 pts
Safety
EcoSport
+43 pts
Practicality
ALCAZAR
+6 pts
Ownership
ALCAZAR
+10 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
ALCAZAR
Strengths
More powerful engine output
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFamily Usage
🏆 Overall Winner
EcoSport
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:Fuel Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
ALCAZAR
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
EcoSport
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
Spec
ALCAZAR
EcoSport
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2013
Generation
Current South African ALCAZAR listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Single generation on Ford B2E platform. Produced in India for global markets. SA received the facelift model with improved interior quality and revised safety kit.
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift in 2017 — revised front fascia and SYNC 3 infotainment introduced
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2017
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Discontinued - exact end year not confirmed
Body Style
Seven-seat SUV
Not confirmed
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
published
Not confirmed
Segment
SUV
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Spec
ALCAZAR
EcoSport
Ground Clearance
200 mm
200 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
2519 mm
Length
4560 mm
4325 mm
Width
1800 mm
1765 mm
Height
1710 mm
1653 mm
Kerb Weight
Not Applicable
1290 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight
Not Applicable
1740 kg
Seating Capacity
7
5
Boot Space
180 l
352 l
Towing Capacity
Not Applicable
950 kg
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Turning Radius
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Front Legroom
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Front Headroom
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Boot Space Seats Folded
180 l
Not confirmed
Number of Doors
5
Not confirmed
Max Payload
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Boot Volume
180 l
352 l
Doors
5
Not confirmed
Seats
7
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
52 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg
Not Applicable
1740 kg
Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance Mm
200 mm
200 mm
Height Mm
1710 mm
1653 mm
Length Mm
4560 mm
4325 mm
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Payload Kg
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Cargo Volume
180 l
352 l
Tare Mass Kg
Not Applicable
1290 kg
Turning Circle
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Turning Circle M
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Width Mm
1800 mm
1765 mm
Spec
ALCAZAR
EcoSport
Engine
1.5-litre CRDi turbo diesel
1.0L EcoBoost Turbo Petrol
Engine Type
1.5-litre CRDi turbo diesel
Inline 3 Turbocharged
Displacement
1493 cc
998 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
3
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Power
85 kW
92 kW
Power @ RPM
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Torque
250 Nm
170 Nm
Torque @ RPM
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Direct Injection
Turbocharger
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Top Speed
Not Applicable
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Applicable
10.5 sec
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Cylinder Bore
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Piston Stroke
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Power
114 bhp
Not confirmed
Fuel Grade Required
Diesel
Not confirmed
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Engine Aspiration
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Engine Type Config
1.5-litre CRDi turbo diesel
Not confirmed
0–100 km/h
Not Applicable
10.5 sec
Battery Capacity
Not Available
Not confirmed
Charging Port
Not Available
Not confirmed
AC Charging Time
Not Available
Not confirmed
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
998 cc
Engine Displacement Litres
1.49 l
Not confirmed
Acceleration 0 100
Not Applicable
10.5 sec
Combined System Power
Not Available
Not confirmed
Combined System Torque
Not Available
Not confirmed
Engine Config
1.5-litre CRDi turbo diesel
Not confirmed
Engine Cylinders
Not Applicable
3
Engine Displacement Cc
1493 cc
998 cc
Engine Power kW
85 kW
92 kW
Engine Torque Nm
250 Nm
170 Nm
Engine Valves
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Induction
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Max Power kW
85 kW
92 kW
Max Torque Nm
250 Nm
170 Nm
Maximum Power
85 kW
92 kW
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
170 Nm
Power kW Rpm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not confirmed
System Output
Not Available
Not confirmed
Torque Nm Rpm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Turbo Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
ALCAZAR
EcoSport
Transmission
Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drive Type
Front-wheel drive
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
6 km/h
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not confirmed
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
6 km/h
Not confirmed
Spec
ALCAZAR
EcoSport
Claimed Mileage
5.9 km/l
17.2 km/l
City Mileage
4.8 km/l
12 km/l
Highway Mileage
6.8 km/l
17 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
52 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Average Fuel Consumption
16.9 l/100km
Not confirmed
Claimed Fuel Consumption
16.9 l/100km
Not confirmed
Fuel Efficiency
16.9 l/100km
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
5.9 km/l
17.2 km/l
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Time AC Full
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Combined Consumption
16.9 l/100km
Not confirmed
Combined Consumption L 100km
16.9 l/100km
Not confirmed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Economy Combined
16.9 l/100km
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
50 l
52 l
Fuel Type
Diesel
Not confirmed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Wltp
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
ALCAZAR
EcoSport
Airbags
Not Available
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
AEB
Not Available
Not confirmed
BA
Not Available
Not confirmed
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
EBD
Standard
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Standard
Not confirmed
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not confirmed
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
ALCAZAR
EcoSport
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not confirmed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not confirmed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not confirmed
EV Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not confirmed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
ALCAZAR
EcoSport
Seat Material
Cloth
Premium Leatherette
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Ambient Footwell Lighting
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
Not confirmed
Interior Colour Options
3
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fabric Seats
Cloth
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Boot Space Seats Up
180
Not confirmed
Cargo Space
180
Not confirmed
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen ALCAZAR grade before assuming a feature is included.
Not confirmed
Interior Colours
3
Not confirmed
Seat Capacity
7
Not confirmed
Seat Count
7
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Cloth
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Steering Type
-
Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Spec
ALCAZAR
EcoSport
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Power Windows
Not Available
Front and Rear
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Smart Key
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Not confirmed
Sunroof
Not Available
Not confirmed
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not confirmed
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Engine Warranty
4
Not confirmed
Fuel Consumption Combined
16.9
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Launch Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not confirmed
Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Valves Per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not confirmed
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not confirmed
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Difflock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not confirmed
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not confirmed
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Not confirmed
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rim Size
18 Inches
17-inch Alloy
Source Model Column
alcazar
Not confirmed
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Trim Level
top
Not confirmed
Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not confirmed
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Air Conditioning
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Sound System
Not Available
6
Unlocking
Not Available
Smart Key
Spec
ALCAZAR
EcoSport
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
8-inch SYNC Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wired
Android Auto
Standard
Wired
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
Not confirmed
USB Ports
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wired
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
Not confirmed
Multi Information Display
Digital display
Not confirmed
Connected Services
SYNC
Not confirmed
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
SYNC
Not confirmed
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wired
Navigation System
-
Integrated
Audio Speakers
Not Available
6
Spec
ALCAZAR
EcoSport
LED Headlamps
Halogen
Projector Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front
Roof Rails
Not Available
Silver
Exterior Colour Options
3
Not confirmed
Body Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Led Headlights
Halogen
Projector Halogen
Exterior Colour Options
3
Not confirmed
Headlamps
Halogen
Projector Halogen
Headlight Type
Halogen
Projector Halogen
Headlights
Halogen
Projector Halogen
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
18 Inches
17-inch Alloy
DRL
Not Available
LED
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
LED
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front
Spec
ALCAZAR
EcoSport
Approach Angle
Not Available
23 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
32 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
550 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not confirmed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Front-wheel drive
Front Wheel Drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
ALCAZAR
EcoSport
Tyre Size
Not Available
205/50 R17
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wheel Rim Size
18 Inches
17-inch Alloy
Wheel Diameter
18 Inches
17-inch Alloy
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Wheel Size Type
18 Inches
Not confirmed
Wheelbase Mm
2760 mm
2519 mm
Wheels
18 Inches
17-inch Alloy
Wheel Type
18 Inches
17-inch Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Spec
ALCAZAR
EcoSport
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Torsion Beam
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not confirmed
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric Power Steering
Front Suspension Type
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Torsion Beam
Spec
ALCAZAR
EcoSport
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
4
24 Months
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
Not confirmed
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
Not confirmed
First Service At
15000
Not confirmed
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
Not confirmed
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
Not confirmed
Alternator
120A
Not confirmed
Battery Type
Lead-acid
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not confirmed
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
15000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
-
Moderate
Spec
ALCAZAR
EcoSport
Warranty Years
5
4
Warranty Kilometers
5
4
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
4 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
Not confirmed
Basic Warranty
5
4
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
4 Years
Warranty
5
4
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
4 Years
Spec
ALCAZAR
EcoSport
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
150 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Not confirmed
Start Stop System
-
Standard
Spec
ALCAZAR
EcoSport
Ownership Role
Top
Not confirmed
Price Source
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Not confirmed
Price Zar
669900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Not confirmed
Starting Price
669900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
669900
Not confirmed
Spec
ALCAZAR
EcoSport
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
10 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
12 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
13 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
15 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
27
Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
EcoSport leads by 11 points
EcoSport has a slight advantage, but ALCAZAR remains highly competitive.
🏆Ford EcoSport
wins with 57 pts
vs 46 pts for ALCAZAR
In structured scoring, EcoSport emerges as the stronger overall package. However, ALCAZAR may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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On our scoring the EcoSport edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: ALCAZAR 33 vs EcoSport 64. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: ALCAZAR 28, EcoSport 71. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: ALCAZAR 65, EcoSport 55. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: ALCAZAR 64, EcoSport 58. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: ALCAZAR 44, EcoSport 40. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.
Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The EcoSport edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The EcoSport scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between ALCAZAR and EcoSport in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: ALCAZAR scores 44 vs 40.
Efficiency: ALCAZAR scores 33 vs 64.
Safety: ALCAZAR scores 28 vs 71.
Practicality: ALCAZAR scores 64 vs 58.
Ownership: ALCAZAR scores 65 vs 55.
Final structured scoring gives EcoSport
the advantage in this comparison.
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