Comparison - Ford Ecosport Titanium 2021 - vs - MG HS Plug-in 2021

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
$
27,715
Updated: 
17 May 2019
£
32,495
Updated: 
15 Nov 2020
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2021
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
10-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
13.80gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Diamond White
#e7e7e5
White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
#f7f6f2
Luxe Yellow
#FCBE4D
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
#8e1c26
Moondust Silver Metallic
#c7c8cb
Lightning Blue Metallic
#193b82
Blue Metallic
#014886
Race Red
#eb1f20
Shadow Black
#242424
Smoke Metallic
#72727b
Color: 
White pearl
#E3E3E4
Black Pearl
#111111
Pimlico blue
#131649
Farringdon red
#700A0E

Electric

Battery: 
16.6kWh
Full Charge Range: 
32mi
Full Charge Time: 
Estimated 7kW Charge Time (full charge) / hours - 3 hours
Top Speed: 
118mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
6.90s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Six-way power driver's seat now standard on SES and Titanium trims.Cargo cover and package tray included on SE trim and above.Minor exterior styling changes.

Pros
Above-average cargo space for the class
All-wheel drive can be ordered on every trim level
Widespread availability of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Sync 3 infotainment interface is fast and easy to use

Cons
Aside from blind-spot monitoring, advanced safety features aren't available
Below-average fuel economy
Base engine can struggle while carrying passengers and cargo
Choppy, jittery ride on most surfaces

By: 
edmunds.com

Very little is new on the EcoSport for 2021, but it does get an updated appearance package, a standard power driver’s seat on the top SES 4WD trim (oddly, it didn't have one before) , and techy faux-leather seat coverings in the Titanium model.

Pros
Affordable, compact and maneuverable, easy-to-use infotainment.

Cons
Disappointing fuel efficiency, sleep-inducing acceleration, lacks interior space.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2021 Ford Ecosport small crossover forsakes its name and doesn’t offer much by way of driving excitement or efficiency.

Pros
Easy to park
Big enough back seat
Cargo space isn’t bad

Cons
No active safety tech
Spartan base model
Hardly a value
Built to a budget
Cheap, but somehow still too much

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Range-topping MG SUV big on value, and now available as a plug-in hybrid.

PROS
Roomy and practical interior
Comfortable seats and ride
Well equipped with loads of kit
Great value for money

CONS
Unresponsive, noisy engine
Uninspiring handling
Some hard interior plastics
Less than amazing finance deals

By: 
parkers.co.uk

PROS
Powerful and engaging driveline
Heaps of standard kit
Australia's cheapest PHEV SUV

CONS
Fuel figure on test far from claim
Misses out on seven-year warranty
Benefits may be misconstrued

By: 
caradvice.com.au

PROS
Smooth power delivery
Cheaper and better-equipped than rivals
Spacious interior

CONS
Shorter warranty than other HS models
Heavy steering
Infotainment set-up needs some finessing

By: 
carexpert.com.au

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Hybrid
Fuel Economy City USA: 
23.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
29.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
1.50L
Torque: 
149ft-lbs
at 4 500rpm
273ft-lbs
at 3 700rpm
Horsepower: 
166hp
at 6 500rpm
254hp
at 5 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
36.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
keyless ignition
turn signal in mirrors
leather and simulated alloy steering wheel
heated steering wheel
12v Power Socket
Adaptive Cruise Control
Leather Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
161.30in
180.00in
Width: 
69.50in
81.80in
Height: 
65.10in
65.50in
Front Track: 
59.80in
61.90in
Rear Track: 
59.70in
62.30in
Wheel Base: 
99.20in
107.00in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.60
38.10
Rear Head Room: 
37.50
37.90
Front Leg Room: 
42.90in
41.10in
Rear leg room: 
36.70in
38.50in
Front Hip Room: 
51.60in
Front Shoulder Room: 
53.30in
58.20in
Rear Hip Room: 
50.90in
Rear Shoulder room: 
51.30in
56.10in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
48.50cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
2000lbs
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
20.90cu.ft
15.80cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3300.00lbs
3913.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
hands-free entry
Heated mirrors
1 One-Touch Power Windows
Power Tailgate
Front & Rear Electric Windows all with one-touch up/down

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
bucket front seats
multi-level heating driver seat
Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
leather
height adjustable driver seat
multi-level heating passenger seat
Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
4 -way manual passenger seat adjustment
6 -way power driver seat
Black or Red/Black Leather Upholstery
Sports Style Front Seats with One-Piece Back
Electric Driver's 6-way Adjustable Seat
Electric Passenger's 4-way Adjustable Seat
Heated Front Seats
Front Centre Sliding Armrest with Storage
Rear Seats Features: 
rear ventilation ducts
Split-folding rear seatback
folding center armrest
Folding center armrest
2nd Row 60:40 Split Fold Seat

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Dual Zone Auto Air Conditioning

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Bang & Olufsen premium brand speakers
675 watts stereo output
auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
USB connection
mast antenna
1 subwoofer(s)
9 total speakers
6 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
6-Speaker
10.1" Colour Touchscreen
Apple CarPlayTM
360 Parking Camera
USB Mobile Phone Charging Function

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
no
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Bi-Function Projection Headlights
Bi-Function LED Headlights
Front and Rear LED Sequential Indicators
Silver Roof Rails
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and Rear Aero Wiper
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 in.
18"
Wheels more: 
All season tires
painted alloy wheels
Tyre Repair Kit
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
205.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Front Solid Disc Brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Rear Solid Disc Brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Turn signal mirrors
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear height adjustable headrests
remote anti-theft alarm system
blind spot warning accident avoidance system
Rear center 3-point belt
post-collision safety system
Active Emergency Braking with Pedestrian and Bicycle Detection
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) with Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
Traffic Jam Assist
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist
Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Intelligent High Beam Assist
ARP (Anti Rolling Protection)
Hill Launch Assist
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
Front and Rear Passenger’s Seat Belt Reminder
Front Seat Belt (3 point with Pretensioner and Load Limiter)

Options

Packages: 
Equipment Group 400A
Interior Protection Package
Cargo Management Package
Exterior Options: 
Front License Plate Bracket
Keyless Entry Keypad
Front and Rear Splash Guards/Mud Flaps
Overlander Decal

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Ebony Black, leather
#383838
Medium Light Stone, leather
#aba69c