Ford EcoSport vs Premier Rio [2012-2015]

CarWale brings you comparison of Ford EcoSport and Premier Rio [2012-2015]. The Ford EcoSport price is Rs. 7.91 Lakh and Premier Rio [2012-2015] price is Rs. 5.09 Lakh. The Ford EcoSport is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Premier Rio [2012-2015] is available in 1173 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. EcoSport provides the mileage of 17 kmpl.

EcoSport vs Rio [2012-2015] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	EcoSport	Rio [2012-2015]
Price	Rs. 7.91 Lakh	Rs. 5.09 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1173 cc
Power	121 bhp	77 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Ford EcoSport

Ambiente 1.5L Ti-VCT [2019-2020]

Rs. 7.91 Lakh

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Premier Rio [2012-2015]

Rs. 5.09 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Ford EcoSport

Ambiente 1.5L Ti-VCT [2019-2020]

Premier Rio [2012-2015]

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1497 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1173 cc, 4 Cylinders
Engine Type	1.5L Ti-VCT (Petrol)	MPFi
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	121 bhp @ 6500 rpm	77 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	150 Nm @ 4500 rpm	104 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS 4

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
3998 3970
Width (mm)
1765 1570
Height (mm)
1647 1730
Wheelbase (mm)
2519 2420
Ground Clearance (mm)
200 200
Kerb Weight (kg)
1220 1080
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
352 454
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
52 46

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent McPherson	McPherson strut & coil spring
Rear Suspension	Semi-independent twist beam	5 rods system
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.3	4.7
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	205 / 70 R15
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	205 / 70 R15

Features

Safety
Airbags 2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Seat Belt Warning
Braking & Traction
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Remote Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black and Grey
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat		50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Black
Interior Door Handles	Black
Door Pockets	Front	Front
Bootlid Opener	With Key	With Key

Exterior
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Lighting
Headlights Halogen
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Halogen on rear
Cabin Lamps Front and Rear
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	4	4
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	1 Din

Manufacturer Warranty
Warranty (In Years)
2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
100000

Brochure

Colours

	Absolute Black	Mystic Black
	Lightning Blue	Topoz Blue
	Smoke Grey	Cherry Red
	Canyon Ridge	Sterling Silver
	Moondust Silver	Tafeta White
	Race Red
	Diamond White

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EcoSport vs Rio [2012-2015] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Ford EcoSport and Premier Rio [2012-2015]?

Ford EcoSport price is Rs. 7.91 Lakh and Premier Rio [2012-2015] price is Rs. 5.09 Lakh. Hence Premier Rio [2012-2015] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of EcoSport compared to Rio [2012-2015]?

For the Ambiente 1.5L Ti-VCT [2019-2020] variant, 1497 cc Petrol engine of EcoSport produces 121 bhp @ 6500 rpm of power and 150 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque. For the GX variant, 1173 cc Petrol engine of Rio [2012-2015] produces 77 bhp @ 5800 rpm of power and 104 Nm @ 3500 rpm of torque.

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Ford EcoSport vs Premier Rio [2012-2015]

Length (mm)	3998	3970
Width (mm)	1765	1570
Height (mm)	1647	1730
Wheelbase (mm)	2519	2420
Ground Clearance (mm)	200	200
Kerb Weight (kg)	1220	1080

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	352	454
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	52	46

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Headlights	Halogen
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	Halogen
Fog Lights		Halogen on rear
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear
Headlight Height Adjuster

Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Seat Belt Warning

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers

Warranty (In Years)	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000