Tata Curvv vs Ford EcoSport

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 a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Ford EcoSport Discontinued model
Tata Curvv in South Africa

Tata Curvv

1.2T Accomplished S DCA Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 449,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 88 kW 🔧 170 Nm ⛽ 16.39 km/l
VS
Ford EcoSport in South Africa

Ford EcoSport

1.0 EcoBoost Titanium Automatic Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Discontinued model
ZAR 395,000 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain 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

Performance EcoSport
Fuel Economy EcoSport
🛡 Safety Tie
📦 Practicality Curvv
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Recorded price context Curvv: current from ZAR 349,900 · EcoSport: last listed from ZAR 310,000

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec Curvv EcoSport
Maximum Power 88 kW @ 5500 rpm 92 kW
Maximum Torque 170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm 170 Nm
Engine Size 1199 cc 998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 16.39 km/l 17.2 km/l
Ground Clearance 208 mm 200 mm
Boot / Load Bay 500 l 352 l
Airbags 6 6
Kerb Weight 1378 kg 1290 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Warranty 5 years / 125,000 km 4

= leads in this spec

Archived vehicles remain available for comparison. Verified specs stay visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.

The Bottom Line

Curvv and EcoSport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance EcoSport +1 pts
Efficiency EcoSport +2 pts
Safety Equal
Practicality Curvv +3 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

Curvv

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Practicality

EcoSport

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Curvv

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

EcoSport

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

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 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 Not confirmed
Body Style Coupé SUV Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status Active Not confirmed
Segment Mid-size coupé SUV Not confirmed
Vehicle Type Passenger Car Not confirmed
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 Not confirmed
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 Not confirmed
Towing Capacity 750 kg 950 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows Not confirmed
Doors 5 doors Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius 5.35 m Not confirmed
Front Headroom 1000 mm Not confirmed
Rear Headroom 910 mm Not confirmed
Front Legroom 1060 mm Not confirmed
Rear Legroom 880 mm Not confirmed

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

Curvv leads by 1 points

Curvv and EcoSport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Index leader 62 /100
Lead 1 points
Data 73% source coverage
62
#1 Index leader

Curvv

73% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 86 Check Performance 39
Performance 39
Efficiency 63
Safety 86
Practicality 61
Leads by 1 points
61
#2

EcoSport

83% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 86 Check Performance 40
Performance 40
Efficiency 65
Safety 86
Practicality 58
Ownership 55
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance EcoSport +1 Efficiency EcoSport +2 Safety Level Practicality Curvv +3

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Curvv

Performance 39/100
Efficiency 63/100
Safety 86/100
Practicality 61/100

EcoSport

Performance 40/100
Efficiency 65/100
Safety 86/100
Practicality 58/100
Ownership 55/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Tata Curvv leads the catalogue index with 62 pts vs 61 pts for EcoSport

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue 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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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This Curvv and EcoSport comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. 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 86.

Practicality index: Curvv 61 vs EcoSport 58.

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.