Which Variant Of 2019 Ford EcoSport BS4 Diesel Is Best Value For Money? Variant Comparison - Ambiente, Trend, Titanium, Titanium Plus, Thunder, S

2019 Ford EcoSport-

2019 Ford EcoSport BS4 Diesel Variant - Prices

Let’s start with the prices. The 2019 Ford EcoSport starts at Rs. 7.81 lakh for the Ambiente varian with a petrol engine. The diesel engine though starts at Rs. 8.31 lakh and tops out at Rs. 11.35 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

It’s worth noting that if you choose the EcoSport diesel instead of petrol, you only have to pay Rs. 50,000 for the upgrade - if you stick with the Ambiente, Trend or Titanium variant. If you go beyond that, the gap increases to Rs. 80,000 for the Titanium Plus and Thunder variant. It’s difficult to comment about the S variant as the gap again drops to Rs. 50,000 but the S variant is only available with the acclaimed 1.0-ltire turbo petrol engine.

2019 Ford EcoSport BS4 Diesel Variant - Engine Specs Comparison

Before we get to the variants, let’s first see where the EcoSport stands compared to its competitors with respect to its engine specs.

The power, torque and fuel efficiency figures of the EcoSport’s diesel engine ares neither at the top nor at the bottom. They’re adequate though as it makes 100PS of power, 205Nm of torque and delivers 23.0kmpl. However, besides the Brezza, the EcoSport diesel is the only one other compact SUV with a 5-speed manual transmission. It’s worth noting here that the EcoSport’s diesel engine has the widest peak torque band of 1500rpm (1750 - 3250rpm) suggesting that it’s a strong performer all throughout the rev range.

2019 Ford EcoSport BS4 Diesel Variant - Dimension Comparison

The EcoSport’s middle-of-the-road performance continues in the dimension department as well. While the length of all competitors is about the same, the EcoSport is neither as narrow as the Honda WR-V nor as wide as the Mahindra XUV300. Same is the story with its wheelbase, ground clearance and boot space, which stand at 2519mm, 200mm and 352 litres, respectively. It is, however, the tallest, but that’s partially because of the roof rails.

2019 Ford EcoSport BS4 Diesel Ambiente Variant - Buy Only If You’re On A Budget

The Ambiente variant of the Ford EcoSport gets the usual suite of safety kit including 2 front airbags, ABS, rear parking sensors, double-barrel headlamps, day/night inside mirror, central locking among others. There’s also a 4-speaker music system with Bluetooth and USB.

On the functional side, it has tilt and telescopic steering, all four power windows, height adjustable front and rear headrests and electrically-adjustable outside mirrors as standard equipment.

The Ambiente has the safety bit covered along with basic necessities but it’s misses out on a few functional and safety features it could’ve had. We’d say you should buy this only if you can’t afford to jump to the Trend veriant.

2019 Ford EcoSport BS4 Diesel Trend Variant - A Good Buy But Not The Best Value

The jump to the Trend variant costs Rs. 80,000. That sum gives you additional safety fatures like rear defogger, rear washer and wiper, rear-view camera, a 9-inch touchscreen, steering-mounted controls , automatic AC, body-coloured outside mirrors, door handles and silver front grille. All of these feature not only help enhance the looks of your EcoSport, but also add some convenience and safety features.

The touchscreen infotainment, though, is a disappointment as it doesn’t get the modern smartphone connectivity suite like Apple Carplay and Android Auto. These features have become common these days and it’s a shame that Ford is reserving them for only the top-of-the-line S variant.

We can’t call this variant value-for-money either because it doesn’t get Rs. 80,000 worth of additional equipment over the Ambiente variant. But it covers most of the basics really well. So, if you don’t want to stretch your budget further, then this is a variant that only has a few misses. For example, it doesn’t get a front armrest. But you can buy that as a spare from the service centre and add it post purchase. Fog lamps, projector headlamps and alloy wheels are also features you can add to your SUV later during the ownership. Hence, instead of making the jump to the Titanium variant.

2019 Ford EcoSport BS4 Diesel Titanium Variant - Not Recommended

The Titanium variant adds about another Rs. 80,000 to the ex-showroom price. It adds fog lamps, projector headlamps, LED DRLs, electrically-folding outside mirrors, rear parcel tray, front armrest, leather steering cover, 16-inch alloy wheels and chrome grille among other features.

This variant again disappoints as the value of the additional features doesn’t match the price difference of Rs. 80,000. Besides, most of these features can be installed after the purchase as well. We’d suggest you to instead jump up to the Titanium Plus variant or get the Trend variant and add the features you need at a later stage. This variant is not recommended in our books.

2019 Ford EcoSport BS4 Diesel Titanium Plus Variant - Top Recommended

The Titanium Plus variant is Rs. 90,000 more expensive than the Titanium variant. Unfortunately, the price premium for the diesel variants is Rs. 30,000 more than what you’d pay to get the Titanium Pus petrol. But the addition of a big-ticket item like the sunroof covers the majority of that Rs. 90,000 gap. For a lot of you, it’s an important feature. Those who value safety a bit more than others will be glad to know that the Titanium Plus variant also gets you 4 extra airbags. The sunroof and extra airbags alone cover the price difference over the Titanium variant.

It also gets electronic stability control, traction control, hill start assist, rear armrest with cup holder, 60-40 split rear seats, auto-dimming inside mirror, sunglass holder, automatic wipers and automatic headlamps. Thus, the Titanium Plus variant also picks up the slack for the Titanium and Trend variants which did not add enough high-value features. This is the top recommended and most value-for-money variant of the 2019 Ford EcoSport diesel.

2019 Ford EcoSport BS4 Diesel Thunder Variant - Not Recommended

The Thunder variant is an oddball. It costs the same as the Titanium Plus variant but doesn’t get extra airbags, auto-dimming inside mirror, automatic wipers and automatic headlamps. That’s a lot of missing features, which you can get in the Titanium Plus variant at no extra cost.

What you do get, though, with the Thunder variant are some style elements like black alloy wheels, fog lamp bezel, front grille, outside mirrors, and roof. Other exclusive features of the Thunder variant include puddle lamps, folding grab handles, scuff plates, PU leather seats, Thunder decals, rear spoiler and spare wheel cover.

If you like the styling of the Thunder variant and are willing to let go of some of the safety and functional features, then go for it. But, it’s not a bargain. The Titanium Plus variant offers better value. If you want your EcoSport to stand out, then you should consider the S variant. 

2019 Ford EcoSport BS4 Diesel S Variant - 

For an extra Rs. 55,000, the S variant gives you a 1-inch smaller touchscreen infotainment but with Android Auto and Apple Carplay. There’s also brighter HID headlamps, tyre pressure monitoring system, cruise control, cooled glovebox, colourful ambient lighting and all the black elements of the Thunder variant. A good deal indeed but the Titanium Plus variant covers all the necessities so, go for the S variant if you want to stand out.

2019 Ford EcoSport BS4 Diesel Best Variant - Titanium Plus

The 2019 Ford EcoSport BS4 diesel’s Ambiente variant is a decent option to consider. The Trend is a great buy over the Ambiente and suitable for those who don’t want to spend much more than that. The Titanium and Thunder variants of the EcoSport diesel offer poor value for money. Meanwhile, the Titanium Plus variant is our top pick. The S variant is also a good deal for those who like the stylish looks of the Thunder but want a better value.