Maruti Brezza Vs Tata Nexon Vs Ford EcoSport; Performance Compared

  • Published February 14, 2019
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With the Mahindra XUV300 set to launch today, we take a look at the real-world performance of its rivals and what the Mahindra will be up against.
Mahindra XUV300 Rivals Performance Compared

In India, sub-4 metre SUVs are considered as the most practical set of wheels for small families. These SUVs not only boast of a high ground clearance that enable them to tackle anything our roads have to offer, but also pack enough space, features and safety kit to keep their occupants comfortable, entertained and safe. Most often than not, those looking at buying one of these SUVs also look at their fuel efficiency and cost of running before signing the cheque book. However, if you are like us, you’d want your SUV to offer stonking performance and brilliant ride and handling as well. We’ve already put the most popular offerings in this segment - the Ford EcoSport, Tata Nexon and the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza - through their paces. And here’s how they stack up against each other. 

Find out the real-world performance numbers of these sub-4 metre SUV below:

Cars Tested

Diesel

Mahindra XUV30

First up, let’s take a look at the engine specifications of all the diesel-powered SUVs here. While we haven't tested the upcoming Mahindra XUV300. yet, it won't be fair to leave it out. But rest assured, we’ll be bringing you an exhaustive review soon. In the meantime, you can read our first drive report here.

Car Mahindra XUV300 Maruti Brezza Tata Nexon
Ford EcoSport
Engine 1.5-litre 1.3-litre 1.5-litre 1.5-litre
Power 115PS @ 3750rpm 90PS @ 4000rpm 110PS @ 3750rpm
100PS @ 3750rpm
Torque 300Nm @ 1500-2500rpm 200Nm @ 1750rpm 260Nm @ 1500-2750rpm 205Nm @
1750-3250rpm
Transmission 6-speed MT 5-speed MT/AMT 6-speed MT/AMT 5-speed MT
Weight NA 1175-1210kg 1225-1250kg 1261-1304kg
Claimed FE NA 24.3kmpl 21.5kmpl 23kmpl

From the above table, it's pretty clear that the Mahindra XUV300 is the winner of the spec-sheet battle. It's not only the most powerful but also the torquiest here. Moreover, that 300Nm of torque is available right from 1500rpm, which should make it a hoot to drive in the city. But the Nexon isn't that far behind either. With 110PS of power and 260Nm of torque, the Tata is just 5PS and 40Nm behind the Mahindra brat. The Ecosport and the Vitara Brezza come in third and fourth, respectively.

But numbers can be deceiving. Out of the four SUVs, we have tested the Brezza MT and AMT as well as the Nexon MT and AMT. Here are their real-world performance numbers:

Car Maruti Vitara Brezza Tata Nexon Diesel MT   Maruti Vitara Brezza AMT
Tata Nexon Diesel AMT
Acceleration        
0-100kmph 12.36s 13.25s 14.97s 16.62s
Quarter Mile 16.18s@121.43kmph 19.04s@122.41kmph 19.71s@110.96kmph
20.26s@114.40kmph
Roll-ons        
30-80 kmph
(3rd Gear)
8.58s 7.82s   -
40-100 kmph
(4th Gear)
15.68s 13.35s   -
Kickdown
(20-80kmph)
- - 10.28s 9.96s
Braking        
100-0 kmph 44.04m 41.58m 43.43m 60.69m (Wet)
80-0 kmph 27.67 26.34m 27.45m 32.99m(Wet)
Efficiency        
City 21.7kmpl 16.80kmpl 17.68kmpl 17.13kmpl
Highway 25.30kmpl 23.97kmpl 20.91kmpl 23.60kmpl

While the Brezza is down on both horsepower and torque, it does have a better power-to-weight ratio than the Nexon. Hence, the Brezza MT is close to a second faster than the Nexon MT in terms of outright acceleration. And the AMT variant is 1.65 seconds faster to 100kmph than the Nexon AMT. But the Nexon does put up a fight when it comes to roll-on figures. Both the manual and AMT versions of the Tata are quicker to accelerate between gears, making them a better city dweller.

If you find yourself in the driver’s seat of the Brezza at a stop light and a Nexon turns up next yo you, rest assured that you’ll leave it in the dust, provided your driving skills are as good as our road testing chaps.

Petrol

Ford EcoSport
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If you are more interested in performance rather than outright fuel efficiency, chances are you are eying the petrol variants of these SUVs. Sadly, the Maruti is not available with a petrol motor yet. So, let's take a look at the specifications of the Mahindra, Tata and the Ford instead.

Car Mahindra XUV300 Tata Nexon Ford EcoSport
EcoSport EcoBoost
Engine 1.2-litre turbocharged 1.2-litre turbocharged 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated
1.0-litre turbocharged
Power 110PS @ 5000rpm 110PS @ 5000rpm 123PS @ 6500rpm
125PS @ 6000rpm
Torque 200Nm @ 2000-3500rpm 170Nm @ 1750-4000rpm 150Nm @ 4500rpm
170Nm @ 1500-4500rpm
Transmission 6-speed MT 6-speed MT/AMT 5-speed MT / AT 6-speed MT
Weight NA 1188Kg 1220-1232kg 1281kg
Claimed FE NA 17kmpl 16.3-17kmpl (MT) / 14.8kmpl (AT) 18.1kmpl

Out of the lot, the car with the tiniest engine - the EcoSport EcoBoost - stands out as the more powerful. While it is the smallest engine here, the turbocharger helps it make the most horsepower. Although both the XUV300 and the Nexon are turbocharged, they get a more relaxed state of tune. They both make 110PS of power but the XUV300 wins the torque battle, putting out 200Nm. The 1.5-litre Dragon engine in the Ecosport is a 3-cylinder naturally-aspirated unit and makes the least amount of torque at 150Nm.

Now, it's time to compare the real-world performance. Out of the lot, we have tested the EcoSport 1.5-litre MT and AT as well as the Nexon MT. Here’s how they fared.

Car Name Ford EcoSport 1.5-Litre MT Tata Nexon Petrol MT  
Ford EcoSport Petrol AT
Acceleration      
0-100kmph 12.12s 11.64s 12.51s
Quarter Mile 18.26s@123.64kmph 17.81s@123.21kmph
18.59s@120.56kmph
Roll-ons      
30-80 kmph
(3rd Gear)
10.2s 7.82s -
40-100 kmph
(4th Gear)
17.59s 13.35s -
Kickdown
(20-80kmph)
    7.57s
Braking      
100-0 kmph 47.93m 40.63m 42.78m
80-0 kmph 29.81m 25.58m 24.90m
Efficiency      
City 12.74kmpl 16.80kmpl 7.04kmpl
Highway 17.59kmpl 23.97kmpl 17.12kmpl

The Nexon is the more dominant SUV here. Out of the two tested, it boasts of better acceleration figures, is faster in gear and gets better stopping power as well. To top it all of, it returns better efficiency as well. However, when it comes to handling, the Ecosport feels sharper and more poised when compared to the Tata. In fact, it is one of the best handling SUVs in the segment. And while we haven't tested the Nexon petrol AMT yet, you can compare the figure of the EcoSport AT with the MT.

Tata Nexon

Overall, the Tata Nexon Petrol MT is the quickest to 100kmph. It is also the fastest one to stop from there as well. So if you are looking for a quick SUV, the Nexon petrol MT should be on the top of your list. But if efficiency if your primary concern, the VItara Brezza is the outright winner. If offers a good balance of performance and fuel efficiency. It will be interesting to see how the Mahindra XUV300 fits into this equation. We will be putting it through a thorough road test soon after its launch on February 14. So stay tuned.

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