Mahindra TUV300 vs Ford EcoSport - Comparison Review | MotorBeam 

No doubt TUV is better value for money here and lot specious middle row seats and tough build. Eco sport is just like any other hatchback with uncomfortable 2nd row of seats.

ecosport is an urban suv, front wheel drive and there is no suv feel while driving ecosport. Tuv is big nd have traits of suv. High ground clearance is not a only criteria for suv lot of things are needed

A person looking for mini SUV will have these requirements in his mind. 1) It should cover bad roads or village roads comfortably. 2) It should comfortably cruise on highway at around 80-110 km/h. 3) It should comfortably carry 5 people with their luggage. 4) Build quality should be tough enough to withstand Indian roads. Review here is not good. It is covering those aspects which SUV buyers are not looking for. I mean who is going to buy SUV for speed? Instead won't i go and buy polo GT or linea Tjet? I have Liva with me. When i went to see Eco Sport. it's a total disappointment. Back seat in Liva (Hatchback) can accommodate 3 people but the same 3 people can not seat comfortably in eco sport. What is the point in upgrading from hatchback to mini suv when i am getting space less than hatchback? On long journey with family this space matters and not the top speed. On the other hand TUV offers great space. It has great build quality.

Tuv 300 best❤️❤️

I can understand most of the people's complaints in the comments section below, but seriously anyone who thinks the TUV is an off-road vehicle is mistaken. It is not. If you want a real off-roader, buy the Hexa or the XUV. Having driven both, I can safely say that the EcoSport is safer, and drives better. I found the highway stability to be better, and the steering feel and feedback is much better. The features on offer on the updated EcoSport pretty much makes it eclipse the TUV in terms of features. Also, the interior fit and finish is way better than the TUV. The reality is nobody is going to take the TUV off-road, they have the bolero for people who can't afford the XUV or the Scorpio, so the only thing that matters is the driving dynamics and the safety on offer, both of which are better in the EcoSport.

tuv serves you 187nm of torque from as low as 1100rpm,in an suv u need pulling power(torque) and not horse power entirely, moreover tuv is a rear wheel drive and a ladder on frame chassis which makes it a proper suv unlike ecosport which i would call a crossover,no one is going to drive it in a drag race,known thing is that mhawk engines are gems like in the scorpio and xuv500

@motorbeam agree to most of your views. as a blind car to car comparison it is fair. but both were built with different market in mind. ecosport, has the finish and refinement a city car would need. it would say it is a small C-RV (honda really named it city recreational vehicle) but in India called an SUV or soft roader. but once the car to car comparison is replaced by purpose, both Ecosport and TUV falls short by your own standards. ecosport is happy in city traffic and some country side. TUV instead is happy in full country side and some city use. the review sounded more like picking up the positives of ecosport and not looking at the positives of tuv. I dont see both as real offroaders without 4w drive. but TUV has the rear wheel advantage. The landscape you showed, in and around mumbai, ecosport is fine. But take it to more undulating landscapes like flat rocks of karjat or even soft sugar fields of pune, you will find TUV doing much much better I found TUV more airy and comfortable. As i am used to Mahindra (imagine the horror of migrating from honda to mahindra), the rattle n stuff isnt much an issue. In towns and country sides, Mahindra excels with its heavy and tough body. the ecosport exterior literally falls apart on hitting a small rock. Moreover, cost of ownership should be considered, atleast over the next 3 yrs, when doing reviews Its indeed sad that TUV attempted to cramp in 7 but then that too helps in rest of India. I wish it had a more high end punch too but then in the purpose area that TUV is looking at, low end matters. Maybe Mahindra should shrink the XUV 500 and that will be the one which can beat the Duster. (one non mahindra that can really remain in countryside for ever)

Pros of ecosports = 1. Better handling (less body roll) 2. High end performance (top speed) Pros of TUV300 = 1. Tough body, 2. Tall SUV stance, 3. Spacious cabin 4. Better interior with dual tone color and well fit and finish consoles. 5. Low end torque (punchy engine at low speed) 6. 7 seater 7. Better ride quality (great suspension) 8. Better road presence. People buy compact suv like creta duster for their SUVish looks, no one cares about the off roading capability. The looks is what matter for people looking for suv type vehicle. Looking for a compact SUV and buying ecosport doesn't make any sense. Creta, terrano, duster, tuv300 should be the lost price wise and they are comparable. Its the looks and presence that matter.

I've driven both these cars. Personally I would rate TUV over the EcoSport. Below are my observations: Comparing these two, the visibility, head room and commanding seating position of TUV is excellent. EcoSport has better seats and quality of interior is better. Still seat cushioning and support can be improved according to your taste from any good upholstery shop. EcoSport has more punch in driving but TUV isn't that bad either, just a step behind. Second row is a practical 3 seater unlike ecopsort which appears cramped for three grown adults. Last two seats in TUV is ideal for kids and for emergency accommodation. Not suitable for long drives for taller adults. It's still a plus for TUV, as EcoSport really misses that extra space utilisation in times of need. Coming to the exterior it's obviously a personal choice. I love raw boxy designs and not a fan of fancy styling. I think modifying the front with round headlights and reworking the grill could give a much better appeal, like the suzuki jimny.

I Think your review is a lil biased. I have owned a ecosport for over 2years now and I agree with the handling and control.. But there is a huge turbo lag on the lower gears and the suspension is very stiff. As for the TUV I think it's a great looking car really tough. So from a design perspective I give full marks to Mahindra

Is it me or every one is feeling that MotorBeam is paid by FORD? After reading comments.

you cant compare TUV with these cars like ecosports and others in same segment ,TUV gives you feel of a full size SUV and ecosports and ol are just a big size cross compare TUV with real SUVs

TUV 300 might appeal to those who used to like TATA Sumo

Funny comparison..Both has there own audience..While going through the comments,it's clear that Motobeam is getting irritated if somebody says good about TUV.If this is their attitude,we know how they did the review..WTF..I love the design of TUV and its tough look. I have done both cars test drive and gonna book TUV300 T8.!!

in this video TUV looks far better than EcoSport. EcoSport is looking fat dull in front of fresh boxy design.. loved the car but not the review :)

I'm proud to be a owner of tuv 300 t6

MotorBeam is biased to Ford, Are they paying you. You have not talked about Ground clearnace, you have not talked about wheel base Not even about crash test. Mahindra Body design is better than Ecosport. Mind it.

Deepak, which model? Please enable comment replies.

M surprised calling Ecosport as SUV, it is premium hatchback. It is smaller than WaganR. Adding spare wheel on back door does not make SUV

Most of the people commenting here without test drive, Try yourself you shall know the difference. Ecosport is simply Superb in terms of handling and control. Do not forget safety features offer by Ford.

Butt hurt mahindra fans saying that compare them offroad... Does the TUV have low range,4x4 or lockable diffs? Only Mahindra niggles and rural fan base.

I like the manly look of TUV. and honestly how many of us care about 0-100 speed timing and other on paper stuff. shouldn't we support the Indian brand than Obama's ? Great video by far anyways!!! keep it up.

It's suv not a car.. Seems Olé you got paid by ford.. No review on off road even if both are considered soft roaders..worst review

I dont get tuv fans bashing the ecosport, saying it will not fare well on rural roads It's not like the tuv has 4wd or even awd If i wanted a tough reliable suv that can tackle rough roads, i would take the duster anyday Extraordinary ride quality and awd for that tough conditions

Nice reviews. the reviews are getting better and better. The time and the decibel comparison is really nice

Good , straight forward and entertaining . The beginning as if i was watching Dhoom 4

Vishal, ladder frame only adds to the weight and isn't needed for an urban SUV. The TUV might have good low-end performance but lacks highway punch.

Nice review guys!keep up the good work.BTW, to make things better, work on the audio levels. Sometimes felt like music is louder than the talks

This is the Only Review against TUV300 all over the internet This seems to be one sided review...

Invariably all the videos reviewed by these so called auto experts come with daunting heavy metal music background...which is really annoying ! Totally Unprofessional audio mix ! Feels like coming out of a cheap pub on a saturday evening after watching this !

I have one ecosport petrol top model..driving it for last 3 years... took a long test drive of the TUV300 T8 recenly... way better than the ecosport. (Bty I am a Ford Fan.. before the ecosport I had an Ikon).. TUV300 is a True compact SUV.. ecosport on the other hand is glorified crossover. I am planning to replace the ecosport with TUV300...rather I will. For all you guys...If you are upgrading from a hatch back you will love the ecosport for obvious reasons...but try a test drive of the TUV..you will know the difference.. its punchy..its not the BHP matters its the torque matters. Bigger BHP means you have big muscle.. Bigger Torque means your ability to lift bigger weights Also Ford After Sale service is real pain in the **** you know what I mean ;)

this video is an paid endorsement from ford....

Awesome comparison video guys..!! You compared everything with proof. That makes your video different from others. Keep up the good work. Cheers :)

this video clearly focusing only ecosport, he completely forget to mention AMT version that TUV offers, Price, space and automatic transmisssion, also check sales TUV head already, also ecosport doesnt give any Suv feal, its still perform like hatch back, same time TUV gives that feel

both these vehicles are in an entirely different league. the final decision should have been left with the viewers and not made judgemental. this isn't good attitude. the new launched TUV mHawk100 does have more power and torque so its definitely going to be closer to the Ecosport in terms of performance. but then slug of a couple of seconds to a more spacious, airy and roomier cabin alongwith the road presence and sturdy built is a trade off everyone can live with. And anyways while travelling with family you should drive saFEly and keep the adrenaline rush under control, for that reason, i think the TUV makes a better sense. If you really wanna quench you adrenaline thirst, look to the punto Abarth, its one hell of a machine too...!!!

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These Guys have Biased opinion about Indian companies....No doubt they are lobbying for these American cars. While Buying a Car there are many other things to be looked. 1) Mahindra has much better service network then Ford and spare parts are economical too. 2) TUV Cost a Lakh Rupees less then Ford. 3) Technology-wise TUV is better and it has a refreshing design compared to typical looks of a Ford. 4) Breaking, acceleration parameters are not justified because it depends on User handling and his capabilities.May be the video was biased towards TUV parameters. To Sum Up, One cannot trust these guys reviews. Few days back someone Dumped TATA Zest for Suzuki Swift DEzire just because Suzki has better service network then TATA.

The in gear acceleration is better for the ecosport?.... Maybe you should look at your VBOX numbers... For the 3rd and the 4th gears which matter the most... the TUV is well matched within a second for 4th gear and fraction of a second for the third gear.... Considering the fact that the TUV is 300kg heavier... the in gear acceleration is amazing...in comparison to ecosport... In case of breaking as well the TUV stops well within 1sec of the time taken by Ecosport.... the reviewer is totally ignoring the momentum that the TUV carries and still manages to decelerate fairly quick....the breaking power is superior ...... The review is not a balanced one...and if you guys want to excel in this... you need to do lot more..

TUV300 looks more powerful than ECOSPORT.......it looks fresh

When it comes to pushing the vehicle to it's limits while testing then u guys are the best in the business.

The new variant of TUV 300 MHAWK100 motor is now quicker then the ecosport 😀 It looks more aggressive itz more stronger Itz good in offloading then the Ecosport. Will buy a TUV very soon 😊

i had ECo sport also...the worst car....n now i bought TUV which is much much better...infact best in its class ..love TUV

You Missed out the most important point.... Eco Sport - Back seat only 2 Adult. TUV 300 - Back seat 2 Adult Comfortable Eco sport Automatic only in petrol Variant TUV AMT diesel Variant

The 1.5 Duratorq TDCI is a gem.

Good Review MotorBeam. I myself is an EcoSport Fan and managed to book it some days back. I am getting it on 5th of Feb i.e 3 days from now. Very much excited for it .

Nice review.. I have driven both the cars and here is my opinion. Both the cars are best in their own characteristics it's up to you which one serves your purpose.For urban ford ecosport is the best and for rural there is no doubt TUV is the king among two. I have tested both the cars driving offroad at my hometown which is rural part of Karnataka and hilly region. Trust me you will find it easier to climb on bad roads in TUV without much effort because of its lower end torque and it really handles better than ecosport. There is a feel of suv inside the TUV when you drive offroad. Though you can't expect the offroad capabilities like bolero it still do the justice for "compact SUV" when you drive offroad. On the road it cant beat eco sport in performance

This review is biased I think EcoSport is an overpriced fat car not an SUV. I check for the Auto transmission and it is price 13 lacs on road in Chennai. Does not make sense the same goes for other compact SUV's like Duster etc. I would rather pay another lac and buy a XUV 500 or Scorpio with more power 2.2 then some big car with small engine 1.5/1.6 same goes for Creta 18 lac for automatic Hyundai must be joking for that cost to get a 5 seater 1.6 engine

Mahindra TUV300 is lot better than ford ecosport.. worth the money and best for indian roads.. Ford is to small than TUV and expensive. we indians should start supporting Indian manufacturers first.

I drove tuv300 but my personal view is that I m not satisfied with Tuv300 driving.....breaking is below average, pickup average, steering is not so responsive, gear is not sleek.

thank u so much for such a nice feedback of cars. ur efforts are well appreciated. Thnx again!

I think +MotorBeam manages to reply for positive comments ONLY... :P if you are crunchy old man go for ford ecosport.. coz you dont have any more sport on you atleast the car name has.. If you are a real macho go for cars like TUV 300, Scorpio, Thar & Bolero.. it brings the real hero spirit from inside you.. I own from small cars like Indica and Swift.. and some bigger cars like Bolero and TUV 300.. I feel the best experience only Bolero and TUV which i have never seen in any other compact cars like ecosport or s-cross... you keep on saying refined.. refined.. refined.. if you want refined things go for people who drive bikes like splendor or unicorn.. if you are looking for a ride-like-god experience go for Royal en-field in bikes and cars like TUV or Scorpio..

good comparison and really made a nice video..

I think the review is quite fair. Please dont forget that Mahindra is asking to pay 8-11 lacs rs for their 3 cylinder TUV 300. I think that it might be first so called SUV with 3 cylinder engine. If you are blaming these vehicles thats because they dont offer SUV- like features, then i suggest to go for Toyota Fortuner , Ford Everest , ETC.Paying a budget price and expecting features of 25 lc is definitely not going to happen. Keep it Up..NICE REVIEW :)

Any benifits of RWD to TUV 3OO

Modified version of TUV looks super muscular for Indian roads. Spacious but less power.. I own an ecosport 999cc turbocharged ecoboost with 123ps 170nm torque model and i must say its simply awesome.The refinement level is cool.. Tech is great..Wish it had little bit more space. . Boron steel used on body is really tough and light weight. A true compact Urban Suv..

Most guys here are throwing their personal opinion at people. Design and looks are a personal matter, while these guys are judging on behalf of everyone else and calling the Eco Sport as better looking, while to me, it looks like a cross breed shit, an exaggerated hatchback, with weird shape. Weirdo seems to be thee days called as stylish.

tuv 300 seems more like a product for rural or tier 2 ,tier 3 cities & ecosport is truly an urban (tier 1 cities )cruiser , though both are sub 4m utility vehicles ,they are aimed at 2 different set of customers. liked the way the shoot out is Carried out! though it had some problem in hearing the anchor at times.

the video didn't talk about off road capabilities something which tuv excels in... also in the roll ons tuv was faster till 2800..2900 rpm in any gear due to and lost only in the final 3k range which shows its great low ..mid range... shud have covered these points for a better judgment... still very nice review.. i am just trying to be a critic.. :)

Very Biased review. Not at all helpful for those who are interested in actually comparing the two.

oh my! 🙌 crazy video!! the starting of the video is simply great. Cheers 🎊

When the SUVish look is not there at all, what is the point in buying a car just because they get the term SUV given on papers, but doesnt actually look like one in real world condition. Its better you guys go for i20 active or baleno.

Which build quality is better ecosport or tuv300

5:21 surrounded by VWs

By far the Best Video!

I want to buy a small suv like ecosport but confused between Brezza also since I also want a good boot space also i have a family of 5 including 2 kids often would go on highways plz suggest a car

Tuv 300 is stand out from the crowd because its front grill Eco sports becoming common

7 SEATS, MAHINDRA wins !!

motor beam's videography is awesome.. best I'd say..

good review, in terms of technical & other aspects,.....kindly say it is the best comparison which i have seen.

Ford Ecosports were called back from the market within first few months of launch and TUV wasn't - information courtesy: Ford Finance GM and there's a series of shortcomings in Ecosport which are already enlisted in other comments and probably you are the only one who declares Eco a win.. ha!ha!ha! and yes about driving Ecosport - (1) Have you ever gone through a real Ecosport Owner feedback - you will know the list of complaints (2) Lumbar support is something which Ecosport completely fails when driving is anywhere 3+ hours (highways) - Reviewer: You can be good only if you aren't biased

TUV has an advantage that you missed. i.e. butch looks that gets respect on Indian roads. People get out of the way much quickly and thats major safety aspect that cant be ignored. Its bigger, heavier and higher probably will fare better in case of an unfortunate accident. Although that cant be verified unless both gets crash tested.

TUV is not a sports car. PATHETIC COMPARISON. Ecosports is nothing in front of tuv. TUV is not known for its speed..duh! Its known for its TOUGHNESS. TUV : TOUGH Utility Vehicle. TUV is the BOSS.

Good review and not Bias. I read and watched many reviews on RU-vid and Sites, of the three - Brezza, EcoSport and TUV, EcoSport has the highest rating, Brezza comes next and TUV is regarded as the least of the three.

Motorbeam when was this video shot and is your group based in navi mumbai. would like to meet

I am trekker and was looking for off road car which I searched and for comparison I checked your video before getting doubt clear, I have Sat in both the car and the shaky and bumpy which u described in tuv is completely wrong, it is best for off road and also on d highway, mahindra is known to make robust cars for off roads and you missed a very important specs of off road also in comparison apart from the 6 airbags (for the top variant model) ecosport is very congested car compared to tuv, it was indeed a one sided review supporting Ford ecosport...there shud be neutral reviews for any product to be promoted.. Experts may put your thoughts and comments.. Thank you!!

The autoshift NOT AUTOMATIC is not good for slopes. It is powerful, but has an issue of rolling even if the vehicle is in gear. Eg: If you are steadily going up a slope, in between the clutch goes of and the car would roll backwards. The same happens in reverse gear. Wouldnt recommend the autoshift for roads with slope. The manual one should be good

the choice is between an overgrown cramped overpriced car vs TUV which makes a lot of sense.

hey u mad tuv iz good

motobeam seems to support ecosport baseless and stubonly. Ecospo is a small and nothing special than any other cars, moreover its pretty old model. where as Tuv has come up with dynamic look and suv features. motobeam dont be foolish, grow up.

Ecosport is the best SUV in the world

what about AMT performances nice review @motorbeam

Just because tuv is Indian production we Indians are saying tuv is best Ford has very unique design better than tuv

Mahindra should stop trying to make all its cars being 7 seaters. Very rarely does one use the jump seats which are pretty much useless anyway for adults. They could have utilized the space more effectively behind the 2nd row by providing a proper reclined and comfortable rear seats. Also they should start looking at having a flexible platform like the VW MQB where the same platform is used to build cars from GOLF to the PASSAT and the Toureg. Body on frame is fine if you are targeting rural folks who like tough vehicles, but its unsuitable if you want to have a vehicle with good handling dynamics. Also there is significant weight savings by having a monocoque chassis. Look at the baleno which is lighter than the swift without sacrificing safety. The mantra for most of the car makers is to reduce weight which also aids in fuel efficiency

ecosport is not to be compared with real SUV where as it's a hatch back with high ground clearance. if you guys looking for SUV then TUV will certainly the best choice. it does not look like three cylinder engine while driving. Mahindra has done commendable job in terms of certain department which they were behind competition. hats off to Mahindra. a good product

dear m team.. i would like to share from yourself after sales problems of vehicles like tuv mahindra or from ford eco sport... which brand has more problems..

it seems u r working for ecosport

Should i go for the TUV 300? What are the bad points about this car?

Awesome review

Very good review. I am in North America but i think you did a great job.

can u tell me abt eco sport petrol and ecoboost which one should I prefer wat abt the mileage of these two cars ..I heard mileage of these two cars r poor ??

I seen tuv hit at the back by ecosport. TUV had very sought damage but the ecosport.... radiator and all gone. TUV is 320kg more than ecosport, strong body and masculine!

which car is better to buy...tuv300 t8 or nuvosport n8

Eco sport is great

Woww☺ Wat must i say.! This is the way reviews must be done. Great work Motorbeam👌👏. My heart felt appreciations. More editings this time giving it a nice touch as like a review from Powerdrift. Tat makes viewing an enjoyable experience apart from acquiring novel information. Please keep up this good work. Like this please do the Vbox tests for all the bikes and cars in each of your upcoming reviews especially in the comparo videos. People want to know all those. i am a fan of all your videos and articles. Am an automobile fanatic and do follow a lot. But i love to listen,read or watch Motorbeam,Powerdrift,Autocar,Cartorq,Teambhp,Xbhp,Indianautosblog at first. Feel rest of the others many a times biased and does things without proper homework. Ah leave it..! Continue with your fantastic and proper reviews like these.

I need a car for long range but more space..I like both but still prefer tuv because of more space to carry luggage which eco sport lacks... Eco sport might have better engine and performance but does tuv lacks performance very much or it's manageable? I don't go over 120 in highway often keep only 100kmph... So can I go for tuv ? I need space comfort I don't care if my car goes 0-100 in how many second... Should I prepare tuv?

Good comparison, covered important points...

Ford is a safe well built car ... I do think of safety while my family is in car . Not about wether i have big space , vehicle is tall, or can I fit enough luggage ... this nonsense and childish thinking is all secondary right ? Ford body is strong and well built which can take bigger impacts on Indian roads which are filled with illiterate idiots behind the wheels. I do go for Ecosport to play the safe game. Not the show off game .

tuv is a practical suv-features like rear wheel drive whereas ecosport is an compact suv.

Kay ecosport main 7seaterinfuter available hosakthihai

The way I see it, i would rather buy an alto 800, than go for the eco sport. even a alto can take more abuse than the eco sport without even breaking a sweat.