Ford EcoSport vs Renault Duster: Which Petrol-Automatic Offers Better Performance And Efficiency?

Published On Nov 15, 2019 01:55 PM By Dhruv for Ford EcoSport 2015-2021

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What do the original flag-bearers of the compact SUV segment have to offer in their petrol-automatic avatars?

We recently had the Duster’s petrol-automatic version over at our garage and we tested it for performance and fuel efficiency. Having conducted a similar test for the Ford EcoSport’s petrol-automatic version previously, we compared data from both the test results to find out which of the two offers better performance and fuel efficiency.

But before we do that, let’s take a look at the engine specs of the two:

	Ford EcoSport	Renault Duster
Displacement	1.5-litre	1.5-litre
Power	123PS	106PS
Torque	150Nm	142Nm
Transmission	6-speed AT	CVT
Claimed FE	14.6kmpl	13.9kmpl
Emission Type	BS4	BS4

It is evident by taking a look at the engine specs that the Ford EcoSport seems to have the upper hand. Its engine makes more power, more torque and is even more fuel efficient. How much of that translates in the real world? Read on to find out.

Performance Comparison

Acceleration and Roll-on Tests

	0-100kmph	20-80kmph
Ford EcoSport	12.51s	7.57s
Renault Duster	17.15s	10.06s

As the engine specs suggest, the EcoSport is the better performer when it comes to acceleration. It beats the Duster comprehensively in a 0-100kmph sprint, and in a roll-on test from 20-80kmph.

Braking Distance

	100-0kmph	80-0kmph
Ford EcoSport	42.78m	24.90m
Renault Duster	40.28m	25.69m

When it comes to braking, the Duster claws back a little by stopping quicker from 100kmph. However, the EcoSport comes to a halt faster from 80kmph.

Also Read: Hyundai Venue Petrol DCT vs Renault Duster Petrol CVT: Comparison Review

Fuel Efficiency Comparison

	Claimed (ARAI)	Highway (Tested)	City (Tested)
Ford EcoSport	14.6kmpl	17.12kmpl	7.04kmpl
Renault Duster	13.9kmpl	14.54kmpl	11.68kmpl

When comparing highway figures, the EcoSport beats the Duster and that too by quite a margin. It’s a different story in the city, where the Duster returns substantially better fuel efficiency.

Take a look below at the efficiency you can expect from these two, depending upon your usage.

	50% highway, 50% city	25% highway, 75% city	75% highway, 25% city
Ford EcoSport	10kmpl	8.25kmpl	12.6kmpl
Renault Duster	12.95kmpl	12.28kmpl	13.70kmpl

Also Read: 2020 Ford EcoSport BS6 Spied Testing

Verdict

The Ford EcoSport is better at most things and if you’re looking for performance and better highway fuel efficiency, it is the right pick.

However, one cannot ignore the Duster altogether as it offers considerably better fuel efficiency in the city and also stops faster when coming to a halt from 100kmph. Pick the Duster if you are looking for convenience over performance and drive mainly in the city.