Ford EcoSport vs Volkswagen GTI

Last Updated: July 29, 2026

Ford EcoSport price starts at Rs. 11.69 Lakh, which is Rs. 9.00 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Volkswagen GTI, priced at Rs. 20.69 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the EcoSport offers a claimed 21.7 kmpl, while the GTI delivers 16.34 kmpl. On the performance front, the EcoSport uses a 1498cc engine producing 99.23bhp@3750rpm and the GTI a 1798cc engine producing 189.3bhp@5400-6200rpm. If you're deciding between the EcoSport and GTI, the EcoSport is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the GTI stands out for performance.

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EcoSport vs GTI Comparison Summary

Specification Ford EcoSportVolkswagen GTI
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.69 LakhRs. 20.69 Lakh
Mileage 21.7 kmpl16.34 kmpl
Engine 1498 cc1798 cc
Max power 99.23bhp@3750rpm189.3bhp@5400-6200rpm

EcoSport vs GTI Key Highlights

Basic Info Ford EcoSport Sports DieselVolkswagen GTI 1.8 GTI
Rating
104 reviews
2 reviews
Brand Name Ford Volkswagen
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 11.69 Lakh Rs. 20.69 Lakh
Engine Displacement 1498 cc 1798 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 99.23bhp@3750rpm 189.3bhp@5400-6200rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 5 Speed 7 Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 21.7 Kmpl 16.34 Kmpl
Tyre Size 205/60 R16 215/45 R16
Boot Space 352 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Insurance Not Available Not Available
Brochure N/A N/A

Engine Type
1.5 L Diesel Engine
1.8L TSI Petrol Engine
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1798 cc
Max Power
99.23bhp@3750rpm
189.3bhp@5400-6200rpm
Max Torque
215nm@1750-2500rpm
250Nm@1250-5300rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI
BSIV
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
5 Speed
7 Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Valve Configuration
Not Available
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Paddle Shift
No
Yes
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
MPFI
Kerb Weight
1309 Kg
1273 Kg
Bore X Stroke
Not Available
82.5 X 84.1 mm
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available
Fast Charging
No
Not Available

Braking (100-0 kmph)
41.27 Meters
Not Available
Braking (80-0 kmph)
26.28 Meters
Not Available
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
0-100 kmph
Not Available
7.2 Sec
Fuel Capacity
52 Liters
45 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
21.7 Kmpl
16.34 Kmpl

Suspension Front
Independent MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Suspension Rear
Semi-independent twist beam
Not Available
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Power
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3
Not Available
Tyre Size
205/60 R16
215/45 R16
Alloy Wheel Size
R16
16
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Tubeless, Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
No
No
Additional Interior Features
Satin orange interior enviroment theme,Black inner door handles,Sporty Alloy pedal,Cargo area management system,Theatre dimming cabin lights,Front map lamps,Multi-colour footwell ambiente lighting,Glove Box Illumination,Premium cluster with chrome rings(10.67 cm)
"Carpet Mats In Front And Rear, Slush Dashboard, 4Grab Handles Above Doors,Folding With Coat Hooks At The Rear, Storage Compartment In Front Doors, Interior Chrome Package, Chrome Inserts In Door Trim, Sporty Flat bottom, GTI Inscribed, Red Stitching With Paddle Shift, Sporty Seats With Enlarged Bolster, Seat Trim Covers In Fabric""Clark"", GTI Signature Red Colour Strips And Stitching, Drawers Under Front Seats, Black Headliner,Grab Handles,And Pillar Lining, Hand Brake Lever Handle In Leather, Pedals In Brushed Stainless Steel, Manual Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror, Map Pockets On Back Of Front Seats, Light In Front Footwell, Multi Function Display/Trip Computer
Leather Seats
Yes
No
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
3
Boot Space
352 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Lever
Remote
Additional Exterior Features
High black gloss front grille,Body coloured exterior door handles and outside mirror,Black out B-Pillar Strips,Black roof rails,Front & Rear bumper applique,Black painted roof,Puddle lamps on outisde mirrors,HID Headlamps
DRL And Red Inserts, Sporty Bumpers, Front Bumper With Signature GTI Honeycomb Grille, Dual Chrome Exhaust Pipes, Body Cladding On Seal Panel, Reflectors On Rear Bumper, Rear Licence Plate Lamps In LED, Green Heat Insulating Glass In Side And Rear Windows, Dark Red Tail Lamp Assemblies, SALVADOR' Grey Metallic Alloy Wheels, Front Underbody Guard, Cornering Light, Steel Spare Wheel
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
Outside Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
No
No
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Yes
No
Roof Rails
Yes
No
Length*Width*Height
3998*1765*1647 mm3
3976*1682*1452 mm3
Wheelbase
2519 mm
2468 mm

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
Not Available
Radio-composition media, 6 speakers, Mobile phone interface, Phonebook sync, SMS viewer, Aux-iN, USB, Bluetooth connectivity
Connectivity
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Cruise control with adjustable speed limiter device,12V power source outlet Front & Rear,Driver footrest,Driver seat back map pocket,Passenger seat back map pocket,Rear package tray,Sunglass Holder,Electrochromic inner rear view mirror
Sunglass,Coins,Card,Pen Holder Inside Glovebox, Sun Visors, Driver Side Clutch Foot Rest, Height Adjustable L Shaped 3 Head Restraints In Rear, Particle Filter With Activated Carbon Insert, Illuminated Vanity Mirrors In Sun Visors, Windshield Wiper In Front With Intermittent Control, Multi Function Controls, Front Centre Console, 2 Reading Lights In Front and 1 In Rear
USB Charger
Front
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
No
No
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
No
Rear Curtain
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
No
Battery Saver
No
No
Lane Change Indicator
No
No
Additional Entertainment Features
Vehicle connectivity with Fordpass,2 Front tweeters,Microphone
Radio Composition Media, Mobile Phone Interface, Phonebook Sync, SMS Viewer
Smart Entry
Yes
No
Massage Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Semi
Drive Modes
2
Not Available
Internal Storage
No
No
No of Speakers
4
6
Rear Entertainment System
No
No
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
No
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Yes
Yes
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Yes
DVD Playback
No
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
GPS Navigation System
No
No
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
No
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
No
Yes
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
No
No
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Sunroof
Yes
No
Moon Roof
Yes
No

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
No
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
No
Knee Airbags
No
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
No
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
No
No
Hill Descent Control
No
No
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
No
360 View Camera
No
No
Crash Sensor
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
No
Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
No
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
No
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
No
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
No
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control With Driver Steering Recommendation,ASR,EDL And EDTC, Wheel Locks, Electronic Differential Lock XDS, Combined Curtain And Side Airbags,In Front, Park Distance Control Acoustic Warning Signal For Obstacles In The Front and Rear, High Mounted Stop Lamp, 2Remote Control Folding Keys, 3 Point Seat Belts, In Rear
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Both
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
No
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which car is best between Ford EcoSport and Datsun Go Plus D petrol?
  • It would be unfair to give a verdict here as Ford Ecosport has been discontinued and is not available for sale in the market. On the other hand, In Datsun Go Plus, the refreshed design, standard safety tech and added feel-good features, especially that touchscreen with a punchy engine and the easy to drive nature, makes this car exciting. But you’d still find some strange feature omissions and plastic quality isn’t all that great either. That said, neither of these is a dealbreaker. Moreover, For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. Best value for money variant?
  • Selecting a particular variant would depend on your budget and feature requirement. We would suggest you go for the Titanium variant as it is the top-selling variant of Ford EcoSport. This is the variant to go for if you do not plan on stretching your budget too far. It returns a certified mileage of 15.9 kmpl. It is powered by a 1496 cc engine which is available with a Manual transmission. The 1496 cc engine puts out 120.69bhp@6500rpm of power and 149Nm@4500rpm of torque. The Titanium variant features Multi-function Steering Wheel, Touch Screen, Engine Start Stop Button, Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirro, Automatic Climate Control, Anti Lock Braking System, Air Conditioner, Power Steering. Driver/Passenger Airbag, etc. Moreover, we would suggest you take a test drive for a better understanding of performance and comfort. Click on the link and select your desired city for the dealership.
Q. Ford ecosport trend petrol or ford freestyle flair edition?
  • Selecting the right car would depend on several factors such as your budget preference on the segment, features required, cabin space, engine options, brand preference, etc. Ford EcoSport is currently available in Petrol and Diesel engines. The 1496 cc Petrol engine generates a power of 120.69bhp@6500rpm and torque of 149Nm@4500rpm. The 1498 cc Diesel engine generates a power of 99.23bhp@3750rpm and torque of 215Nm@1750-2500rpm. On the other hand, if we talk about Freestyle then it is a fun-to-drive car, with good riding quality and with decent safety features. The 1194 cc Petrol engine generates a power of 94.93bhp@6500rpm and torque of 119nm@4250rpm. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.
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Ford EcoSport Vs Volkswagen GTI FAQs

Which car is best between Ford EcoSport vs Volkswagen GTI?
Ford EcoSport has out rated Volkswagen GTI on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Ford EcoSport vs Volkswagen GTI?
The Ford EcoSport is cheaper than Volkswagen GTI by ₹9.00 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Ford EcoSport vs Volkswagen GTI?
The Ford EcoSport delivers better mileage 21.7 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Ford EcoSport vs Volkswagen GTI?
For the Sports Diesel version, 1498 cc Diesel engine of EcoSport produces 99.23bhp@3750rpm of power and 215nm@1750-2500rpm of torque. Whereas for the 1.8 GTI version, 1798 cc Petrol engine of GTI produces 189.3bhp@5400-6200rpm of power and 250Nm@1250-5300rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Ford EcoSport has better performance.

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