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EcoSport
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
EXTER
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
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Spec
EcoSport
EXTER
Model Introduced Year
2013
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
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.
Current South African EXTER listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Facelift in 2017 — revised front fascia and SYNC 3 infotainment introduced
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 Launched Since
2017
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
2024
Current
Body Style
SUV
Compact SUV
Model Year
2021
2026
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1290 kg
999 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Color Note
Not confirmed
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Not confirmed
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec
EcoSport
EXTER
Length
4325 mm
3815 mm
Width
1765 mm
1710 mm
Height
1653 mm
1631 mm
Wheelbase
2519 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
185 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 l
37 l
Boot/Cargo Space
352 l
391 l
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
999 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1740 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
450 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
950 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
1000 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
953 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1032 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
890 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
EcoSport
EXTER
Engine
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
998 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
3
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
92 kW
5 kW
Maximum Torque
170 Nm
114 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
6-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
185 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
71.3 kW/tonne
5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
131.8 Nm/tonne
114.1 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
EcoSport
EXTER
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
AMT
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Yes
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
5
Transmission Type
6-Speed Automatic
Automated Manual
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Yes
AMT
Drivetrain
FWD
Front-wheel drive
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
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Automatic
AMT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
5
Differential Type Front
Not confirmed
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not confirmed
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
EcoSport
EXTER
Claimed Mileage
17.2 km/l
16.9 km/l
City Mileage
12 km/l
13.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
17 km/l
19.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 l
37 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
17.2 km/l
16.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
52
37 l
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
EcoSport
EXTER
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
6
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
6
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
Not confirmed
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
Not confirmed
6
Spec
EcoSport
EXTER
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Auto Lights
Not confirmed
Halogen with automatic function
EV Mode
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
EcoSport
EXTER
Seat Material
Premium Leatherette
Cloth
Seat Adjustment
Manual Height Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric Power Steering
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Ambient Footwell Lighting
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Yes
Cloth
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports
Not confirmed
Standard
Instrument Cluster Type
Not confirmed
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
Not confirmed
3
Fabric Seats
Not confirmed
Cloth
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Not confirmed
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen EXTER grade before assuming a feature is included.
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Cloth
Interior Colours
Not confirmed
3
Spec
EcoSport
EXTER
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Wireless
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Rim Size
17-inch Alloy
Not Available
Sound System
6
Not Available
Unlocking
Smart Key
Not Available
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
Not confirmed
Halogen with automatic function
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
Not confirmed
Not Available
Engine Warranty
Not confirmed
4
Hill Start Assist
Not confirmed
Standard
Performance Data Logger
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not confirmed
Not Available
Seat Type
Not confirmed
Cloth
Steering Mounted Controls
Not confirmed
Multifunction
Battery Preconditioning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not confirmed
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not confirmed
Not Available
Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Difflock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not confirmed
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not confirmed
Not Available
Source Model Column
Not confirmed
exter
Sport Plus Mode
Not confirmed
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Trim Level
Not confirmed
flagship
Variant Role
Not confirmed
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not confirmed
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
EcoSport
EXTER
Infotainment System
8-inch SYNC Touchscreen
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Wired
Standard
Android Auto
Wired
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
Not Available
Navigation System
Integrated
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
2
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wired
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wired
Standard
Audio Speakers
6
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.1
SYNC
Touchscreen
10.1
SYNC
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not confirmed
Multifunction
Infotainment Screen Size
10.1
SYNC
Audio Controls On Steering
Not confirmed
Multifunction
Rear Usb
Not confirmed
Standard
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Not confirmed
Standard
Multi Information Display
Not confirmed
Digital display
Connected Services
Not confirmed
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
EcoSport
EXTER
LED Headlamps
Projector Halogen
Halogen with automatic function
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
H-signature LED
Fog Lamps
Front
Not Available
Roof Rails
Silver
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
17-inch Alloy
-
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
3
DRL
LED
H-signature LED
Led Headlights
Projector Halogen
Halogen with automatic function
Daytime Running Lights
LED
H-signature LED
Front Fog Lamps
Front
Not Available
Headlamps
Projector Halogen
Halogen with automatic function
Headlight Type
Projector Halogen
Halogen with automatic function
Headlights
Projector Halogen
Halogen with automatic function
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Body Type
Not confirmed
SUV
Auto Headlights
Not confirmed
Halogen with automatic function
Automatic Headlamps
Not confirmed
Halogen with automatic function
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
3
Headlamp Levelling
Not confirmed
Halogen with automatic function
Load Bed Liner
Not confirmed
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
EcoSport
EXTER
Approach Angle
23 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
32 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
550 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
185 mm
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
185 mm
Energy Recovery Display
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not confirmed
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
EcoSport
EXTER
Tyre Size
205/50 R17
Not Available
Wheel Type
17-inch Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch Alloy
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Wheel Diameter
17-inch Alloy
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Wheels
17-inch Alloy
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not confirmed
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not confirmed
Multifunction
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Not confirmed
Multifunction
Spec
EcoSport
EXTER
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Not Available
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric Power Steering
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Not Available
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
EcoSport
EXTER
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
15000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
Moderate
-
Battery Warranty
24 Months
4
Service Plan
Yes
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
15000 km / 12 months
Maintenance Plan
Not confirmed
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
Not confirmed
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
Not confirmed
15000
Service Plan Duration
Yes
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
Yes
3 Years / 45000 km
Alternator
Not confirmed
120A
Accessory Battery Type
Not confirmed
Lead-acid
Spec
EcoSport
EXTER
Warranty Years
4
5
Warranty Kilometers
4
5
Roadside Assistance
4 Years
5 Years
Basic Warranty
4
5
Roadside Assistance
4 Years
5 Years
Warranty
4
5
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
Not confirmed
5 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
4 Years
5 Years
Spec
EcoSport
EXTER
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km
Not Applicable
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Hybrid System Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not confirmed
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
EcoSport
EXTER
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
-
Spec
EcoSport
EXTER
Ownership Role
Private and family
Flagship
Price Zar
395000 ZAR
334900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Historical listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
395000
334900
Starting Price Zar
395000
334900
In depth: how these cars differ
This EcoSport and EXTER 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: EcoSport 40 vs EXTER 19.
Efficiency index: EcoSport 65 vs EXTER 66.
Safety-equipment index: EcoSport 92 vs EXTER 84.
Practicality index: EcoSport 56 vs EXTER 65.
Ownership-cover index: EcoSport 55 vs EXTER 65.
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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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
EcoSport leads by 3 points
EcoSport and EXTER 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
EcoSport
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
56/100
Ownership
55/100
EXTER
Performance
19/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
65/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord EcoSport
leads the specification evidence index with 61 pts
vs 58 pts for EXTER
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, EcoSport leads. However, EXTER may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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