The 2020 Ford EcoSport comes with all wheel drive, and front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 6-speed shiftable automatic. LTE Wi-Fi hotspot now standard.8-inch touchscreen now standard on SE models.
Pros Above-average cargo space for the class All-wheel drive can be ordered at 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 aids aren't available Below-average fuel economy Base engine might struggle while carrying passengers and cargo Choppy, jittery ride on most road surfaces
The 2020 Ford EcoSport ranked #15 in Subcompact SUVs. Currently the Ford EcoSport has a score of 5.8 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 16 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Straightforward optional infotainment system Good maneuverability in close quarters
Cons Powertrains are sluggish and can be noisy Ride is too firm for some Limited visibility Few advanced safety features
The 2020 Ford Ecosport is not particularly good value, not particularly efficient, and not particularly good.
Pros City-friendly size Spacious enough interior Back seat head room Upmarket stereo available
Cons Sluggish acceleration So-so fuel economy Poor safety scores Bargain-bin interior trim
The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is another year older and another step behind its competitors in every area but price.
Pros Cheap Inoffensive design Practical interior space Finally, more safety features
Cons Noisy engines Underwhelming power Mediocre fuel economy Lackluster quality
The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport packs a lot of features into a small and somewhat practical crossover body. It can make for a good value proposition, and Mitsubishi provides a pretty solid warranty, too. But this all assumes refinement, build quality and drivability don't feature too high on your list of must-haves.
PROS Well-equipped for the price Excellent warranty coverage surpasses that of many rivals
CONS Ride quality is very rough over bumpy roads Many interior materials look and feel cheap to the touch Transmission is aggravating due to slow responses Raucous drone while accelerating, especially with 2.0-liter engine
The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ranked #16 in Subcompact SUVs. Currently the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has a score of 6.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 67 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Lengthy warranty Good amount of cargo space
Cons Jarring ride over bumpy roads Loud, underpowered base engine Limited steering feedback Mediocre cabin materials Below-average fuel economy
