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Curvv
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EcoSport
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Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
Curvv
EcoSport
Model Introduced Year
2025
2013
Generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Curvv coupé SUV
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
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Facelift in 2017 — revised front fascia and SYNC 3 infotainment introduced
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2017
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2024
Body Style
Coupé SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2021
Production Status
Active
discontinued
Segment
Mid-size coupé SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1290 kg
Spec
Curvv
EcoSport
Length
4308 mm
4325 mm
Width
1810 mm
1765 mm
Height
1635 mm
1653 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
2519 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
208 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
52 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
352 l
Kerb Weight
1378 kg
1290 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1788 kg
1740 kg
Payload Capacity
410 kg
450 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
950 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.35 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
910 mm
953 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1032 mm
Rear Legroom
880 mm
890 mm
Spec
Curvv
EcoSport
Engine
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
998 cc
Cylinders
3
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
92 kW
Maximum Torque
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
170 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
160 km/h
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, City, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
63.9 kW/tonne
71.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.4 Nm/tonne
131.8 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Curvv
EcoSport
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
No
Yes
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
4.21
Yes
Number of Gears
7
6
Transmission Type
Dual-clutch Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Clutch Type
Wet dual-clutch
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electronic DCA selector
Yes
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
DCT
6-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
6
Spec
Curvv
EcoSport
Claimed Mileage
16.39 km/l
17.2 km/l
City Mileage
11 km/l
12 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.29 km/l
17 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
52 l
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Yes
Real-world Mileage
16.39 km/l
17.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
44
52
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Curvv
EcoSport
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
iTPMS
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Curvv
EcoSport
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Standard
Yes
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Curvv
EcoSport
Seat Material
Leatherette Seats
Premium Leatherette
Heated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Ambient Footwell Lighting
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-wrapped
Yes
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6 Way Powered Driver Seat
Manual multi-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide, recline and height adjustment
Manual multi-way
Seat Trim
Leatherette Seats
Yes
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Steering Type
-
Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Spec
Curvv
EcoSport
Climate Control
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Automatic Climate Control
Power Windows
All Doors
Front and Rear
Keyless Entry
Standard
Smart Key
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Voice Assisted Panoramic Sunroof with Moodlighting
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
AC Type
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Automatic Climate Control
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Air Conditioning
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Automatic Climate Control
Rim Size
18-inch
17-inch Alloy
Sound System
5
6
Unlocking
Standard
Smart Key
Spec
Curvv
EcoSport
Infotainment System
10.25" Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMANTM
8-inch SYNC Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wired
Android Auto
Wireless
Wired
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
5
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25" digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
USB Ports
Standard
2
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
10.1
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
10.1
Navigation System
-
Integrated
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wired
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Wired
Audio Speakers
5
6
Spec
Curvv
EcoSport
LED Headlamps
Standard
Projector Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
Connected LED DRLs
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
Front
Roof Rails
Not Available
Silver
Exterior Colour Options
Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Pure Grey, Gold Essence, Opera Blue, Nitro Crimson
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Standard
Projector Halogen
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
-
17-inch Alloy
DRL
Connected LED DRLs
LED
Led Headlights
Standard
Projector Halogen
Daytime Running Lights
Connected LED DRLs
LED
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
Front
Headlamps
Standard
Projector Halogen
Headlight Type
Standard
Projector Halogen
Spec
Curvv
EcoSport
Approach Angle
25.4 deg
23 deg
Departure Angle
29.3 deg
32 deg
Wading Depth
450 mm
550 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
25.8 deg
20 deg
Ground Clearance Max
-
200 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
200 mm
Spec
Curvv
EcoSport
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
205/50 R17
Front Brake Type
Front Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Rear Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Full-size spare
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
17-inch Alloy
Handbrake Type
Manual handbrake
Yes
Wheel Type
-
17-inch Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Wheel Diameter
18-inch
17-inch Alloy
Wheels
-
17-inch Alloy
Spec
Curvv
EcoSport
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric Power Steering
Front Suspension Type
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Torsion Beam
Spec
Curvv
EcoSport
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
150 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Standard
Spec
Curvv
EcoSport
Service Plan
3 years / 45,000 km
Yes
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
-
Moderate
Battery Warranty
-
24 Months
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Spec
Curvv
EcoSport
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
Private and family
Price Zar
449900 ZAR
395000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
Historical listed price
Starting Price
449900
395000
Starting Price Zar
449900
395000
Spec
Curvv
EcoSport
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
4
Warranty Years
5 years / 125,000 km
4
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 125,000 km
4
Roadside Assistance
-
4 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
4
Roadside Assistance
-
4 Years
Spec
Curvv
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
In depth: how these cars differ
This Curvv and EcoSport comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Curvv 39 vs EcoSport 40.
Efficiency index: Curvv 63 vs EcoSport 65.
Safety-equipment index: Curvv 86 vs EcoSport 92.
Practicality index: Curvv 61 vs EcoSport 56.
Ownership-cover index: Curvv not separately scored vs EcoSport 55.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Curvv leads by 1 points
Curvv and EcoSport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Curvv
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
61/100
EcoSport
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
56/100
Ownership
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexTata Curvv
leads the specification evidence index with 62 pts
vs 61 pts for EcoSport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Curvv leads. However, EcoSport may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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