2020 Toyota C-HR vs. 2020 Ford EcoSport

With user-friendly features, composed handling and high safety scores, the 2020 Toyota do well to outperform rivals like Ford EcoSport. Although both the models have their own set of attributes to boast of, but Toyota may be slightly ahead in the competition.

Design & Style

The 2020 Ford EcoSport is a 5-seater model offering reasonable comfort for average-size adults. However, it can be uncomfortable for taller occupants, if the seat in both the rows. This small car doesn't offer great visibility due small windows and thick pillars. The build quality and interior styling is just about average, with an overabundance of low-drab materials.

The 2020 Toyota C-HR is a 4-door SUV with spacious and comfortable seats in both rows. You get a good driving position and sufficient legroom and headroom in the back seats. The interior styling and build quality is as eclectic as the exterior. The cabin has dynamic shapes and lines, as well as texture with padded dashboard and diamond print door panels. The overall look and appeal of the cabin material is great.

Technology & Safety

The 2020 Ford EcoSport comes equipped with a 4.2-inch display, Wi-Fi hot spot, USB ports, and the basic infotainment system. You need to upgrade to SYNC 3, if you are looking for better entertainment. It has Android Auto, Apple CarPlay integration and an 8-inch screen. It can be tricky to use the buttons and knobs, as they are positioned that way. Rearview camera is the only standard safety feature in the base model, along with the MyKey system which allows you to drive safe by adding seat belt reminders.

The 2020 Toyota C-HR comes equipped with an 8-inch screen that supports Amazon Alexa, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Other standard features include remote Wi-Fi hot spot, Bluetooth, USB port, 6 speakers and satellite radio. The intuitive infotainment system features a straightforward menu layout and there are plenty of physical buttons for control. The key highlight here is the Toyota Safety Sense Suite that comes included with rear cross-traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist.

Performance

The 2020 Ford Ecosport is powered by a three-cylinder EcoBoost engine mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission and comes standard with front-wheel drive. The engine has a rating of 123-HP, which is the lowest in this class. You are better suited with a 144-HP 4-cylinder powertrain of Toyota C-HR mated to continuously variable automatic transmission. The engine moves around the town with ease and gets merged on highway conditions.

The Bottom Line

Given the above comparison, we can safely conclude that the 2020 Toyota C-HR is way ahead in terms of technology, performance and design when compared to the likes of Toyota C-HR.

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