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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
EcoSport
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Dashing
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
EcoSport
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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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
2024
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
Current
2021
Production Status
Active
discontinued
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1580 kg
1290 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Dashing
EcoSport
Length
4590 mm
4325 mm
Width
1900 mm
1765 mm
Height
1685 mm
1653 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2519 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
160 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
52 l
Boot/Cargo Space
977 l
352 l
Kerb Weight
1580 kg
1290 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1888 kg
1740 kg
Payload Capacity
308 kg
450 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
950 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
970 mm
953 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1032 mm
Rear Legroom
910 mm
890 mm
Spec
Dashing
EcoSport
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multiple link independent suspension
Torsion Beam
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Multiple link independent suspension
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric Power Steering
Spec
Dashing
EcoSport
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
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
Yes
Sunroof
Yes
No
Electric Tailgate
Yes
No
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not confirmed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
977 l
Not confirmed
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
Not confirmed
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.8
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel
Non full-size
Full-size spare
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
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
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
998 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
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
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
92 kW
Maximum Torque
230 Nm
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
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed DCT
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
71.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Dashing
EcoSport
Gearbox
Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Not Applicable
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Yes
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
6-Speed DCT
6-Speed Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Yes
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-Speed DCT
6-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
Dashing
EcoSport
Claimed Mileage
12.8 km/l
17.2 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
12 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.7 km/l
17 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
52 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Yes
Real-world Mileage
12.8 km/l
17.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
57
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
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
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
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
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
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
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Ambient Lighting
8 colours
Ambient Footwell Lighting
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Yes
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Manual multi-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Manual multi-way
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Yes
Steering Type
-
Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Spec
Dashing
EcoSport
Infotainment System
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
12.3
USB Ports
Front Type-A x2; rear USB ports listed
2
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
10.1
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
10.1
Navigation System
-
Integrated
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wired
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Wired
Audio Speakers
6
6
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.
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlamps
Yes
Projector Halogen
Headlight Type
Yes
Projector Halogen
Headlights
Yes
Projector Halogen
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Yes
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
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
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
200 mm
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
Full-size spare
Wheel Rim Size
19
17-inch Alloy
Brake Type Front
Ventilated disc brake
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Solid disc brake
Drum
Spare Tyre
Non full-size
Full-size spare
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Yes
Wheel Type
-
17-inch Alloy
Wheel Diameter
19
17-inch Alloy
Wheels
-
17-inch Alloy
Spec
Dashing
EcoSport
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km
150 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Not confirmed
Start Stop System
-
Standard
Spec
Dashing
EcoSport
Service Plan
5-year/60,000 km service plan
Yes
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
Private and family
Price Zar
469900 ZAR
395000 ZAR
Pricing Role
top
Historical listed price
Starting Price
469900
395000
Starting Price Zar
469900
395000
Spec
Dashing
EcoSport
Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
4
Warranty Years
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
4
Warranty Kilometers
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
4
Roadside Assistance
-
4 Years
Basic Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
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
In depth: how these cars differ
This Dashing 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: Dashing 45 vs EcoSport 40.
Efficiency index: Dashing 50 vs EcoSport 65.
Safety-equipment index: Dashing 91 vs EcoSport 92.
Practicality index: Dashing 65 vs EcoSport 56.
Ownership-cover index: Dashing 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
Dashing leads by 2 points
Dashing 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
Dashing
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
65/100
EcoSport
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
56/100
Ownership
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour Dashing
leads the specification evidence index with 63 pts
vs 61 pts for EcoSport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Dashing 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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