Ford EcoSport I (BV226) or Honda HR-V I (GH)?

2003–2012 vs 1999–2005 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: EcoSport I (BV226) 4,241 mm, HR-V I (GH) 4,110 mm — a 13 cm difference.
Boot: EcoSport I (BV226) 350 l, HR-V I (GH) 320 l.
Lowest consumption: EcoSport I (BV226) 6 l/100 km, HR-V I (GH) 7.3 l/100 km.
Power: EcoSport I (BV226) 50–105 kW, HR-V I (GH) 77 kW.
Standard equipment: EcoSport I (BV226) 15 items (XL), HR-V I (GH) 17 items (S).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford EcoSport I (BV226)2003–2012 · 6 engines · XL, XLS, XLT, FreestyleSpecifications →Listings →

Honda HR-V I (GH)1999–2005 · 2 engines · S, ESSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford EcoSport I (BV226)2003–2012no listings	Honda HR-V I (GH)1999–2005no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,241 mm	Length4,110 mm
Width	Width1,758 mm	Width1,695 mm
Height	Height1,730 mm–1,745 mm	Height1,590 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,521 mm	Wheelbase2,460 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance200 mm–205 mm	Ground clearance175 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume350 l	Trunk volume320 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,240 kg–1,420 kg	Curb weight1,180 kg–1,250 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2003–2012	Production years1999–2005
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines2
Power	Power50–105 kW (68–143 hp)	Power77 kW (105 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0	Displacement (l)1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · 1.4 TDCi	Lowest consumption7.3 l/100 km · 1.6 2WD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.8 s · 2.0	Best 0–100 km/h11 s · 1.6 2WD
Top speed	Top speed183 km/h	Top speed170 km/h
Trim levelsXL · S
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim15 · XL	Items in the base trim17 · S
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim27 · XLT	Items in the top trim24 · ES
Equipment · Comfort2 · 3
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 3
Grey Interior	Grey Interior✓	Grey Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety2 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag—	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate—	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford EcoSport I (BV226) or Honda HR-V I (GH)?

Length: Ford EcoSport I (BV226) 4,241 mm, Honda HR-V I (GH) 4,110 mm (a 131 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,521 vs 2,460 mm. Boot: 350 vs 320 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford EcoSport I (BV226) or Honda HR-V I (GH)?

The most frugal Ford EcoSport I (BV226) uses 6 l/100 km (1.4 TDCi); the most frugal Honda HR-V I (GH) 7.3 l/100 km (1.6 2WD).

Which is more powerful — Ford EcoSport I (BV226) or Honda HR-V I (GH)?

The strongest Ford EcoSport I (BV226) makes 105 kW (143 hp) (2.0); the strongest Honda HR-V I (GH) 77 kW (105 hp) (1.6 2WD).

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