The 2020 Ford EcoSport and Toyota C-HR are both competitive vehicles in the small SUV segment. So, how do you decide between the two? Here is a simplified comparison of these popular vehicles. For any additional questions, come visit us today in Chambersburg, PA, at your neighborhood Keystone Ford location.
Price
Starting at a competitive $19,995, the EcoSport takes the win for this category. The C-HR comes in just a little higher at $21,295.
Power / Fuel Economy
The C-HR can produce up to 144 horsepower and 139 lb. ft. torque and gets up to 27 mpg City / 31 mpg Highway. On the other hand, the EcoSport gets up to 27 mpg City / 29 mpg Highway and produces up to 166 horsepower and 166 ft. lb. torque. Not only does the EcoSport come standard with Auto Start-Stop technology, consumers feel that the C-HR tends to be noisier during hard acceleration in comparison to the EcoSport.
Capability
There is no question that the EcoSport takes this category by a landslide. The C-HR doesn’t offer an all-wheel or 4-wheel drive option, which puts it at a huge disadvantage in comparison to the EcoSport.
The EcoSport has an available Intelligent 4WD System, delivering added traction when needed, as well as a towing capacity of up to 2,000 lbs.
Comfort / Convenience
The C-HR has available upgraded leather-trimmed seating, whereas Ford has taken a different approach to the EcoSport’s upgraded seating material. The EcoSport has a unique available ActiveX material which is a high-end synthetic seating material. It’s unique in that it still provides a premium look and feel like leather, however it also provides an increased stain resistance and durability in order to better suit an active lifestyle. The EcoSport also has an available heated steering wheel option which is not found in the CH-R.
Both vehicles come equipped with Power Windows with Driver’s One-Touch Down feature. The CH-R comes standard with an Automatic Climate Control System, whereas that is an upgraded feature in the EcoSport.
In regards to convenience, the EcoSport comes out ahead in most areas. From the little details such as 8 beverage holders versus the 6 in the CH-R all the way up to the big details such as cargo space and management. The EcoSport has an available Cargo Management System with Adjustable Cargo Shelf that is unlike any other cargo system out there. It also comes standard with 4 Cargo Floor Tie-Downs, which isn’t offered in the CH-R. The EcoSport also crushes the CH-R in the cargo space arena as well with a maximum of 50 cubic feet of cargo room with the rear seats down and 20.9 cubic feet if the rear seat is being utilized. The CH-R, on the other hand, only comes in with a maximum of 37 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seat lowered and 19.1 cubic feet behind the rear seat for cargo. Although both vehicles seat up to 5 people, they are not created equal when it comes to space.
Some additional features that the EcoSport offers that you won’t find in the CH-R are the available Black Roof Rails and available Power Moonroof with Sunshade.
Infotainment
Infotainment is yet another area in which the EcoSport comes out on top. You won’t miss a beat with the available 7-speaker system compared to the smaller 6-speaker sound system offered in the CH-R. Both vehicles have up to an 8” touchscreen which makes either vehicle easy to navigate in regards to infotainment.
Both the CH-R and EcoSport come standard with Wi-Fi Hotspot capabilities, however the EcoSport offers additional infotainment features such as a Voice-Activated Touchscreen Navigation System, which are not offered in the CH-R.
The EcoSport also outdoes the CH-R when it comes to standard and available in-vehicle power points. With more USB power points and a greater overall number of available power points, the EcoSport is the vehicle of choice to keep any of your devices charged and ready to go.
Safety
Both vehicles come with many standard and available safety features to suit most consumers very well. Features such as standard Hill Start Assist, standard Rear-View Camera, standard Remote Keyless Entry, and available Blind Spot and Cross-Traffic Alert systems, will aid any driver in having as safe of a drive as possible.
The EcoSport offers a few additional features that the CH-R is lacking such as a Remote Start System and Rain-Sensing Wipers, to elevate your safe drive even farther.
Conclusion
When it comes to choosing the right vehicle for you and your family, there are many options on the market today. However, of these popular and capable small SUV choices, the EcoSport definitely comes out on top. It edges out it’s competition with a more affordable price, a greater amount of power, elevated capability, and additional comfort, convenience, infotainment, and safety features. Don’t wait one more day to start the next phase of adventures with your new EcoSport.
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