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2019 · Ford · Petrol

EcoSport

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Cost to own / mo

R4,976

R4/km

Market price

R269,900

Annual total

R59,712

Monthly cost breakdown

Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates

FuelR2,097
InsuranceR472
MaintenanceR1,244
Licence discR60
Running costs / moR3,873
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR1,103
Cost to own / moR4,976

Specifications

Body type
SUV
Transmission
Automatic
Engine
1L
Power
92 kW
Torque
170 Nm
Driven wheels
Front Wheel Drive
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
143 g/km
Maintenance score63/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Cylinders
3
Aspiration
Turbocharger
Gears
6-speed
Power peak
6,000 rpm
Torque peak
1,400 rpm
0–100 km/h
12.7 s
Top speed
181 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,325 mm
Height
1,663 mm
Wheelbase
2,519 mm
Ground clearance
206 mm
Kerb weight
1,336 kg
Doors
5

Capacity & range

Boot space
333 L
Fuel tank
52 L
Range
825 km

Towing

Towing (braked)
900 kg
Towing (unbraked)
680 kg

Tyres

Front tyres
205/60 R16

Safety

Airbags
7
ABS
Standard
Stability control
Standard

Comfort & convenience

Air conditioning
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Bluetooth
Standard
USB
Standard
Central locking
Remote
Rear park sensors
Standard
Multifunction wheel
Standard
Trip computer
Standard
Daytime running lights
LED
Alloy wheels
Standard
Electric windows
Front + Rear

Ownership

Warranty
120,000 km / 4 yr
Service plan
60,000 km / 4 yr
How this estimate works

Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:

  • Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
  • Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
  • Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
  • Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
  • Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.

These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →

Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.

Drive Score

76/ 100

How this SUV ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value91
Efficiency61
Reliability68
Practicality83

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