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
⚡PerformanceDashing
⛽Fuel EconomyEcoSport
🛡SafetyEcoSport
📦PracticalityDashing
🔑OwnershipEcoSport
EcoSport starts ZAR 439900 cheaperDashing from ZAR 439,900 · EcoSport from ZAR 310,000
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Dashing
EcoSport
Engine Power
115
92
Torque
230
170
Engine Size
1498
998
Claimed Mileage
7.8
17.2
Ground Clearance
160
200
Boot Space
977
352
Airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
6
Kerb Weight
Not Applicable
1290
Seating Capacity
5
5
Warranty
-
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
Both Dashing and EcoSport are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Dashing
+9 pts
Efficiency
EcoSport
+28 pts
Safety
EcoSport
+5 pts
Practicality
Dashing
+19 pts
Ownership
EcoSport
+15 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Dashing
Strengths
More powerful engine output
More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFamily Usage
🏆 Overall Winner
EcoSport
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to:Fuel Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Dashing
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Large families needing more practicality and usability
EcoSport
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
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
Dashing
EcoSport
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
2013
Generation
Current local listing
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
Not listed by current South African source page.
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
SUV
Not confirmed
Model Year
Current
Not confirmed
Production Status
Active
Not confirmed
Segment
SUV
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Spec
Dashing
EcoSport
Ground Clearance
160 mm
200 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2519 mm
Length
4590 mm
4325 mm
Width
1900 mm
1765 mm
Height
1685 mm
1653 mm
Kerb Weight
Not Applicable
1290 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight
1888 kg
1740 kg
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space
977 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
977 l
Not confirmed
Number of Doors
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Max Payload
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Boot Volume
977 l
352 l
Doors
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Seats
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
52 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg
1888 kg
1740 kg
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance Mm
160 mm
200 mm
Height Mm
1685 mm
1653 mm
Length Mm
4590 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
977 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
1900 mm
1765 mm
Spec
Dashing
EcoSport
Engine
SQRE4T15C
1.0L EcoBoost Turbo Petrol
Engine Type
1.5-litre turbo petrol
Inline 3 Turbocharged
Displacement
1498 cc
998 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
3
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Power
115 kW
92 kW
Power @ RPM
5500
Not confirmed
Torque
230 Nm
170 Nm
Torque @ RPM
1750-4000
Not confirmed
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Direct Injection
Turbocharger
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Top Speed
180 km/h
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
SQRE4T15C
Not confirmed
Power
154 bhp
Not confirmed
Fuel Grade Required
Petrol
Not confirmed
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Engine Aspiration
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Engine Type Config
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
0–100 km/h
Not Applicable
10.5 sec
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
998 cc
Engine Displacement Litres
1.5 l
Not confirmed
Acceleration 0 100
Not Applicable
10.5 sec
Engine Config
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Engine Cylinders
Not Applicable
3
Engine Displacement Cc
1498 cc
998 cc
Engine Power kW
115 kW
92 kW
Engine Torque Nm
230 Nm
170 Nm
Engine Valves
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Induction
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Max Power kW
115 kW
92 kW
Max Torque Nm
230 Nm
170 Nm
Maximum Power
115 kW
92 kW
Maximum Torque
230 Nm
170 Nm
Power kW Rpm
5500
Not confirmed
Torque Nm Rpm
1750-4000
Not confirmed
Turbo Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
Dashing
EcoSport
Transmission
Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drive Type
Not Applicable
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain Layout
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
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
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
6 km/h
Not confirmed
Spec
Dashing
EcoSport
Claimed Mileage
7.8 km/l
17.2 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
12 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
17 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
52 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Average Fuel Consumption
7.8 l/100km
Not confirmed
Claimed Fuel Consumption
7.8 l/100km
Not confirmed
Fuel Efficiency
7.8 l/100km
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
7.8 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
7.8 l/100km
Not confirmed
Combined Consumption L 100km
7.8 l/100km
Not confirmed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Economy Combined
7.8 l/100km
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
57 l
52 l
Fuel Type
Petrol
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
Dashing
EcoSport
Airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not confirmed
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not confirmed
AEB
Not Available
Not confirmed
BA
Not Available
Not confirmed
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not confirmed
EBD
Yes
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Yes
Not confirmed
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Not confirmed
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Driver Passenger Airbags
Yes
Not confirmed
Front Seat Side Airbags
Yes
Not confirmed
Spec
Dashing
EcoSport
Cruise Control
Not Available
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
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
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
Yes
Not confirmed
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not confirmed
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
Dashing
EcoSport
Seat Material
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Premium Leatherette
Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Manual Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Ambient Lighting
8 colours
Ambient Footwell Lighting
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Not confirmed
Steering Type
-
Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Spec
Dashing
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
40W
Not confirmed
Sunroof
Yes
Not confirmed
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not confirmed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not confirmed
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
Not confirmed
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.8
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not confirmed
Service Plan
5-year/60,000 km service plan
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Valves Per Cylinder
Not Applicable
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
Rim Size
19
17-inch Alloy
Sound System
6
6
Unlocking
Not Available
Smart Key
Spec
Dashing
EcoSport
Infotainment Screen
Dual 10.25-inch instrument cluster and infotainment system
8-inch SYNC Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wired
Android Auto
Yes
Wired
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
USB Ports
Front Type-A x2; rear USB ports listed
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
Not confirmed
Navigation System
-
Integrated
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wired
Audio Speakers
6
6
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Wired
Spec
Dashing
EcoSport
LED Headlamps
Yes
Projector Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front
Roof Rails
Not Available
Silver
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Not confirmed
Headlights
Yes
Projector Halogen
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
17-inch Alloy
DRL
Yes
LED
Led Headlights
Yes
Projector Halogen
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
LED
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front
Headlamps
Yes
Projector Halogen
Headlight Type
Yes
Projector Halogen
Spec
Dashing
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
Not Applicable
Front Wheel Drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
Dashing
EcoSport
Tyre Size
235/55R19
205/50 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc brake
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc brake
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Non full-size
Not confirmed
Wheel Rim Size
19
17-inch Alloy
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Wheel Type
-
17-inch Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Wheel Diameter
19
17-inch Alloy
Wheelbase Mm
2720 mm
2519 mm
Wheels
-
17-inch Alloy
Spec
Dashing
EcoSport
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multiple link independent suspension
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric Power Steering
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Multiple link independent suspension
Torsion Beam
Spec
Dashing
EcoSport
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km
150 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Not confirmed
Start Stop System
-
Standard
Spec
Dashing
EcoSport
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
-
Moderate
Battery Warranty
-
24 Months
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Spec
Dashing
EcoSport
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Not confirmed
Price Source
https://jetour.co.za/models-dashing/
Not confirmed
Price Zar
469900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
top
Not confirmed
Starting Price
439900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
439900
Not confirmed
Spec
Dashing
EcoSport
Warranty
Not Available
4
Warranty Years
Not Available
4
Warranty Kilometers
Not Available
4
Roadside Assistance
-
4 Years
Basic Warranty
Not Available
4
Roadside Assistance
-
4 Years
Spec
Dashing
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 2 points
Both Dashing and EcoSport are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
EcoSport
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
71/100
Practicality
58/100
Ownership
55/100
Dashing
Performance
49/100
Efficiency
36/100
Safety
66/100
Practicality
77/100
Ownership
40/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆Ford EcoSport
wins with 57 pts
vs 55 pts for Dashing
In structured scoring, EcoSport emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Dashing may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
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: Dashing 36 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: Dashing 66, 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: Dashing 40, 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: Dashing 77, EcoSport 58. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: Dashing 49, 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 Dashing and EcoSport in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: Dashing scores 49 vs 40.
Efficiency: Dashing scores 36 vs 64.
Safety: Dashing scores 66 vs 71.
Practicality: Dashing scores 77 vs 58.
Ownership: Dashing scores 40 vs 55.
Final structured scoring gives EcoSport
the advantage in this comparison.
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