Ford EcoSport vs Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

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

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Ford EcoSport Discontinued model
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
VS
Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

Comfort HEV Hybrid Current
ZAR 439,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 310 Nm ⛽ 18.5 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Fuel Economy Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
🛡 Safety Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
📦 Practicality EcoSport
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Recorded price context EcoSport: last listed from ZAR 310,000 · Tiggo 4 Cross HEV: current from ZAR 439,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec EcoSport Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Maximum Power 92 kW 150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque 170 Nm 310 Nm
Engine Size 998 cc 1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 17.2 km/l 18.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 200 mm 180 mm
Boot / Load Bay 352 l 340 l
Airbags 6 Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight 1290 kg 1387 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Warranty 4 5 Years / 150 000 km

= 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

Tiggo 4 Cross HEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while EcoSport remains close.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +22 pts
Efficiency Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +10 pts
Safety Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +5 pts
Practicality EcoSport +1 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

EcoSport

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality
Catalogue-index leader

Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

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

Which One's Right for You?

EcoSport

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

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 EcoSport Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Model Introduced Year 2013 2026
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 Africa Tiggo 4 Cross HEV range
Facelift History Facelift in 2017 — revised front fascia and SYNC 3 infotainment introduced Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since 2017 2026
Tare Mass Kg 1290 kg 1387 kg
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Body Style Not confirmed SUV
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed active
Segment Not confirmed SUV
Vehicle Type Not confirmed SUV
Spec EcoSport Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Length 4325 mm 4351 mm
Width 1765 mm 1831 mm
Height 1653 mm 1662 mm
Wheelbase 2519 mm 2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 200 mm 180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 l 51 l
Boot/Cargo Space 352 l 340 l
Kerb Weight 1290 kg 1387 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1740 kg 1905 kg
Towing Capacity 950 kg 1300 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not confirmed 180 mm
Payload Capacity Not confirmed 518 kg
Number of Rows Not confirmed 2 rows
Doors Not confirmed 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not confirmed 5.5 m
Front Headroom Not confirmed 1010 mm
Rear Headroom Not confirmed 975 mm
Front Legroom Not confirmed 1040 mm
Rear Legroom Not confirmed 930 mm

Source-backed Catalogue Index

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

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

Tiggo 4 Cross HEV leads by 10 points

Tiggo 4 Cross HEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while EcoSport remains close.

Index leader 71 /100
Lead 10 points
Data 65% source coverage
71
#1 Index leader

Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

65% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Practicality 57
Performance 62
Efficiency 75
Safety 91
Practicality 57
Leads by 10 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 Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +22 Efficiency Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +10 Safety Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +5 Practicality EcoSport +1

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

Performance 62/100
Efficiency 75/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 57/100

EcoSport

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

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV leads the catalogue index with 71 pts vs 61 pts for EcoSport

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 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

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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.

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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 EcoSport and Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 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: EcoSport 40 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 62.

Efficiency index: EcoSport 65 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 75.

Safety-equipment index: EcoSport 86 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 91.

Practicality index: EcoSport 58 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 57.

Ownership-cover index: EcoSport 55 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV not separately scored.

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.