Chevrolet Spin LS or Ford EcoSport Trend AT

[Battousai1]

Hi guys, we are choosing between the Spin or the EcoSport. I know that these two vehicles belong to different classifications and some of our needs pretty leans toward the Spin, I would like to know what is your view between the two and what would be the best choice given a set of criteria:

From my research and some interview with my car enthusiast friend he prefer the Spin over the EcoSport because of the following:

1. Spin's fuel economy is excellent
2. Spin is a 7-seater which is suitable for us if ever our other 7-seater vehicle breaks down
3. Spin's engine power is good considering it has only a 1.3 liter (1.2 on the spec sheet) engine displacement
4. Diesel engine

Now, why are we considering EcoSport, because of the following:

1. EcoSport's look is really good, beautiful in and out
2. Has better looking dashboard and it feels like a fiesta but has an SUV looking exterior
3. Has an automatic transmission variant

We really want an automatic this time but I realized the clutch of the Spin is not really hard, I think it will not be that tiring to drive in a traffic condition.

I have already test driven the Spin and I can say that the engine is good, you can leave it rolling in 2nd gear (since it is diesel) and sometimes in 3rd gear if the terrain is flat. I am looking forward to trying out the EcoSport this week.

Thanks for any replies.

[Louie Anson Ng]

I would recommend getting the Spin instead

As for engine transmission of the EcoSport, it shares the same one as the Fiesta, which is one thing that I don't like about our car. The DCT has some problems determining whether to downshift or not, so there is some tugging that occurs whenever you try to accelerate from rest. I haven't test driven the EcoSport so I may be wrong about this, I'm saying this from our experience with our 2014 Fiesta. Try test driving the EcoSport and see how it feels.

[basti08]

I would recommend getting the Spin instead

As for engine transmission of the EcoSport, it shares the same one as the Fiesta, which is one thing that I don't like about our car. The DCT has some problems determining whether to downshift or not, so there is some tugging that occurs whenever you try to accelerate from rest. I haven't test driven the EcoSport so I may be wrong about this, I'm saying this from our experience with our 2014 Fiesta. Try test driving the EcoSport and see how it feels.

Is it really that bad?

[Louie Anson Ng]

At high speeds you don't really notice it, but when in stop and go traffic it gets annoying and makes you think there's something wrong with your car.

[170kphlang]

^ parang yan nga palagi complain ng mga nakadct, an a/t shouldn't behave that way in any driving condition.

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[Louie Anson Ng]

^ parang yan nga palagi complain ng mga nakadct, an a/t shouldn't behave that way in any driving condition.

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Yup, apparently "normal" behavior raw ito since nag-aadjust palang daw siya sa driving style ng driver, pero naka ilang buwan na kaming hawak niyan and parang mas frequent pa ngayon occurence niya kesa nung unang hawak namin siya.

[170kphlang]

is this an issue only on ford's dct or kahit ibang brand na naka-dct ganun din?

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[JohnM]

TopGear UK complains about DCT-equipped cars when driving in the city. Even the Aston Martin wasn't spared. Take it out on the highways though....

The TCU of the DCT is trying to balance smoothness and clutch wear. Para syang newbie driving a manual for the first time.

[Louie Anson Ng]

is this an issue only on ford's dct or kahit ibang brand na naka-dct ganun din?

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As far as I am aware only Ford's DCTs are experiencing this issue. I haven't been to other threads regarding this kasi Ford lang ata ang gumagamit ng DCT na nasa range ng average consumer. It also might be Ford specific since other countries with users experiencing this jerky acceleration label it as Powershift issue rather than a general dct issue.

[dct]

I would recommend getting the Spin instead

As for engine transmission of the EcoSport, it shares the same one as the Fiesta, which is one thing that I don't like about our car. The DCT has some problems determining whether to downshift or not, so there is some tugging that occurs whenever you try to accelerate from rest. I haven't test driven the EcoSport so I may be wrong about this, I'm saying this from our experience with our 2014 Fiesta. Try test driving the EcoSport and see how it feels.

agree with this. kaya kung ako, manual ang pipiliin ko sa ecosport. pero since manual din yung chevy spin. dun na lang ako. fuel efficient. ang fiesta di naman masyado fuel efficient. i wonder what will be the figure of this ecosport. may extra 2 seats pa sa likod ang spin.

plus. di natin alam baka parehas sa ranger at explorer yung ecosport na may DI wag naman sana.

pero sa spin parang konti lang ata ang dumadating na stock (not sure with this)

[Calistro]

Dont we have any news when the AT spin is coming out?

[e2romo]

Dont we have any news when the AT spin is coming out?

Sa Chevy website yung 1.5 gas variant lang ang may AT transmission, sa Diesel variant wala silang nilabas na AT.

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[Battousai1]

Thanks guys for the replies. yes i really think this is now a choice between functionality and looks. i really cant find any comprehensive reviews for the Spin diesel. so this time it is 3-0 in favor of Spin.

[Walter]

Ecosport because of the 550 mm flood wading capability. Unless you need the 7-seat capability of the Spin.

[Calistro]

Sa Chevy website yung 1.5 gas variant lang ang may AT transmission, sa Diesel variant wala silang nilabas na AT.

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Ang iniisip ko naghihintay sila ng timing tulad ng paglabas ng tbz 4x2 variant. Alam nila na mabenta ang diesel + AT combo.

[dcph172]

Ecosport choice ko. I have had a fiesta since 2010 and wala naman ako serious issue except for the r&p which was replaced under warranty. Fuel efficient too * 12km/l average


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[e2romo]

May kakilala akong nagloko yung computer na nagcocontrol ng DCT, itinigil siya sa kalye. Buti hindi sa expressway, swerte number 1. Pagdala sa kasa ang sira mainboard ng controller, less than 2 months paso na sana warranty niya. Kaya covered ng warranty yung pagpalit ng board. Swerte number 2. His plan is to sell his Fiesta ngayong expired na warranty bago magloko na naman ang mamahaling piyesa.

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[3GEMS]

Kung mukha kana DOM mag spin ka wala problema, kung mukhang kapa binata mag Ecosport ka... Ganun ka simple...


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[Battousai1]

Hi guys, I was able to test drive the top of the line EcoSport yesterday. First impression was, the exterior looks great, but it is somewhat small compared to what it looks like in pictures. Its size has lessened the "macho" look considerably. Now the interior is very comfortable and decent in space, It has leather seats and an arm rest. It feels definitely like a fiesta but has a higher ground clearance. It also has sun roof. The dashboard and the console are great, you definitely have a premium feel riding this.

Now, the drive. I noticed that the transmission is not that great. You can still feel the change from 1st to 2nd gear very much specially when you try to accelerate very quickly. I tried to push the throttle really hard but I never felt the torque probably i still need to reach a certain rpm.

All I can say is that the EcoSport is really comfortable but it just lacks the instant power you need.

[ACarEnthusiast]

hmm...if that was my experience then I would be leaning to the Spin. I love driving cars, but its not fun when you feel somethings wrong but you can put your foot in it. Anyway, you wouldn't go wrong with a diesel engine nowadays and more space will be helpful in the future.