Features & Price
Now this is one area where the Ecosport has a substantial edge over its French rival. Ford have loaded the Ecosport rather well with features. In fact the top of the line automatic 1.5 Ti-VCT comes with as many as six airbags and traction control system – features which are available only in cars which are Rs 15 lakh or above.
Here’s a comparison of the features offered on the two cars
| Feature | Ecosport 1.6 TDCi Titanium Options | Duster 1.5 dCI RXZ Options |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 2 Airbags |
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Immobilizer | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote |
| Child Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Air Conditioner | Automatic Climate Control | Manual |
| Rear AC | No | Yes |
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt |
| Push Button Start | Yes | Yes |
| Prasking sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Power Outets | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather | Fabric |
| Driver Height Adjustable Seat | Yes | Yes |
| Lumbar Support | Driver Only | Driver Only |
| Driver Armrest | Yes | No |
| Backseat Armrest | No | With Cup Holder |
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes | No |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front & Rear |
| Rear Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Outside Rear View Mirrors | Both Sides | Both Sides |
| Adjustable ORVM | Electrically Adjustable | Electrically Adjustable |
| Turn Indicators on ORVM | Yes | No |
| Rear Wiper | Yes | No |
| Music Player Type | 2 Din, with radio, USB, MP3, Blutooth, Aux-in | 2 Din, with radio, MP3, Blutooth, Aux-in |
| GPS Navigation System | No | Yes |
| Alloy Wheels | Yes | Yes |
Prices:
Duster Prices (As we write about it)
Renault Duster RxE Petrol Rs. 8.1 lakh
Renault Duster 85 PS RxE Diesel Rs. 8.8 lakh
Renault Duster 85 PS RxL Diesel Rs. 9.8 lakh
Renault Duster RxL Petrol Rs. 10 lakh
Renault Duster 110 PS RxL Diesel Rs. 10.8 lakh
Renault Duster 85 PS RxL Diesel (Opt) Ra 11.1 lakh
Renault Duster 110 PS RxZ Diesel Rs 11.75 lakh
Renault Duster 110 PS RxZ Diesel (Opt) Rs. 12,27,119
Ecosport Prices (As we write about it)
Ford EcoSport Ambiente 1.5 Ti-VCT Rs 5.64 lakh
Ford EcoSport Trendline 1.5 Ti-VCT Rs 6.65 lakh
Ford EcoSport Ambiente 1.5 TDCi Rs 6.81 lakh
Ford EcoSport Titanium 1.5 Ti-VCT Rs 7.65 lakh
Ford EcoSport Trendline 1.5 TDCi Rs 7.75 lakh
Ford EcoSport Titanium 1.0 Ecoboost Rs 8.1 lakh
Ford EcoSport Titanium 1.0 Ecoboost (Opt) Rs. 8.4 lakh
Ford EcoSport Titanium 1.5 Ti-VCT AT Rs. 8.6 lakh
Ford EcoSport Titanium 1.5 TDCi Rs 8.75 lakh
Ford EcoSport Titanium 1.5 TDCi (Opt) Rs 9.15 lakh
Comparing the features and prices, the Ecosport clearly offers much more value for money.
Advantage: Ecosport
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