Ford ecosport AT Trend vs Honda Mobilio AT V

[tylerdude]

We might buy a new car within the year and im considering both the ford ecosport and the new honda mobilio automatic variants. Both cars are almost evenly priced at 885k and 877k respectively. We are four in the family, i have 2 small kids pa lang. I will use it primarily for city driving only for daily commute to work from pasig to makati with only me and my wife as passengers. Weekends of course when going to malls, grocery, etc. will be used with the kids and sometimes with the lola.

Both cars have 1.5 liter engines so fuel consumption should be almost the same.

Mobilio is longer and bigger and can seat 7 people but dashboard looks so simple and cheap.

Ecosport has a higher ground clearance and has a little bit more upscale feel than the mobilio.

Maintenance should just be the same for both.

Looks wise, this is subjective but ecosport looks more macho while mobilio looks more like a mommy car although it looks very sporty.

What would you pick?

[keithdb]

I will pick the mobilio for 2 reasons. 1. Since it is a honda i would have more peace of mind compared to ford, reliability wise. 2. It is roomier and sits 7 people.

[dct]

I'll pick ertiga. Sorry none of the choices e. Opinion ko lang

[minicarph]

Ecosport for me. Big cars nowadays are becoming a disadvantage to drive sa congested Metro plus I like the flood fording capabilities of the Ecosport

[Walter]

Ford Ecosport is indeed a good choice but reliability issues of Ford might haunt you in the future.

[niky]

The Mobilio is not that big.

What I mean is, it's shorter than a compact sedan, despite the long wheelbase. It's also narrower than a sedan. In other words, it's very, very easy to maneuver in traffic... almost like driving a Brio, actually.

It has much better interior room and second row legroom than the Eco Sport. It also drives very well. The CVT is a much better transmission in traffic than the DCT, and the final drive is much, much longer... which means much better highway economy, as well.

The EcoSport is more... fun... in the sense that it's quirky and cute and easy to park (which is about the only advantage of being shorter). Better looking exterior and interior, nicer form factor and ergonomics. Nicer interior materials, too.

I wouldn't buy it for flood fording, however. If I wanted a car for flood fording, I'd get a true SUV or a high-riding pick-up with sealed electronics.

Personally, I would consider the EcoSport Trend MT, rather than the AT. Still not sold on DCTs. But if you actually need extra space for cargo, the Mobilio is a nifty vehicle. and a great alternative to a sedan or hatchback, if what you really wanted was a seven-seat station wagon.

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The Mobilio is not that big.

What I mean is, it's shorter than a compact sedan, despite the long wheelbase. It's also narrower than a sedan. In other words, it's very, very easy to maneuver in traffic... almost like driving a Brio, actually.

It has much better interior room and second row legroom than the Eco Sport. It also drives very well. The CVT is a much better transmission in traffic than the DCT, and the final drive is much, much longer... which means much better highway economy, as well.

The EcoSport is more... fun... in the sense that it's quirky and cute and easy to park (which is about the only advantage of being shorter). Better looking exterior and interior, nicer form factor and ergonomics. Nicer interior materials, too.

I wouldn't buy it for flood fording, however. If I wanted a car for flood fording, I'd get a true SUV or a high-riding pick-up with sealed electronics.

Personally, I would consider the EcoSport Trend MT, rather than the AT. Still not sold on DCTs. But if you actually need extra space for cargo, the Mobilio is a nifty vehicle. and a great alternative to a sedan or hatchback, if what you really wanted was a seven-seat station wagon.

[tylerdude]

Im not really concerned with the long term maintenance of ford having owned a focus in the past. I just feel the higher ground clearance gives it a slight edge over the mobilio with the flooding we have in the metro every rainy season. However, the extra space in the mobilio gives it an edge in that area too plus the resale value of honda is definitely higher than that of ford.

[b_9904]

I'll pick ertiga. Sorry none of the choices e. Opinion ko lang

Lol.

Well, its a good choice naman sir.

[b_9904]

Im not really concerned with the long term maintenance of ford having owned a focus in the past. I just feel the higher ground clearance gives it a slight edge over the mobilio with the flooding we have in the metro every rainy season. However, the extra space in the mobilio gives it an edge in that area too plus the resale value of honda is definitely higher than that of ford.

An alternative is:

Wag kanalang lumusong sa baha since pwede naman mag pahupa.

If you need space bakit hindi mo po i-consider ang innova?

[ronw123w124]

If its between these 2, I'd rather hang on to my money a bit longer and wait for the HRV

[ronw123w124]

If its between these 2, I'd rather hang on to my money a bit longer and wait for the HRV

[Egan101]

If its between these 2, I'd rather hang on to my money a bit longer and wait for the HRV

+1 on this. The HRV would be a good option as it has the Jazz' frame (big interior) on a jacked-up suspension and powered by the Civic's R18 engine (assuming HondaPH follows the US-specs).

[markygy]

Since you mentioned wife and kids and sometimes lola. The Honda Mobilio is no doubt a more family vehicle compared to the eco-SPORT.

From ************...

The all-new Honda Mobilio is offered in the following variants: 1.5 E M/T (P 807,000), 1.5 V CVT (P 877,000), and 1.5 RS Navi CVT (P 967,000). It comes in a wide variety of colors from Alabaster Silver (all variants), Taffeta White (V CVT and E M/T), Crystal Black Pearl (RS Navi CVT and V CVT), Sunset Orange (RS Navi CVT), and White Orchid Pearl (RS Navi CVT, + P20,000). Although it’s not as ***y as an NSX, it does contain the very same Honda engineering DNA that’s often set their products apart. This new offering is set to widen their market reach in the Philippines, since they’re entering the entry-level seven-seater utility vehicle for the very first time. However, they’ve done so without compromising on performance, engineering, and safety. It’s certainly going to be a game-changer in more ways than one.

[tylerdude]

If its between these 2, I'd rather hang on to my money a bit longer and wait for the HRV

Hrv is an option but heard from an insider that this will be priced at more than 1M alreadynwhich is above my budget.

Innova is not an option since we have a montero already. I just need a smaller suv/muv type of vehicle for daily driving.

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If its between these 2, I'd rather hang on to my money a bit longer and wait for the HRV

Hrv is an option but heard from an insider that this will be priced at more than 1M alreadynwhich is above my budget.

Innova is not an option since we have a montero already. I just need a smaller suv/muv type of vehicle for daily driving.

[Syuryuken]

[QUOTE=tylerdude;2532674]Hrv is an option but heard from an insider that this will be priced at more than 1M alreadynwhich is above my budget.

Innova is not an option since we have a montero already. I just need a smaller suv/muv type of vehicle for daily driving.

Then wait for the Hyundai ix25 it's below 1M

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[QUOTE=tylerdude;2532674]Hrv is an option but heard from an insider that this will be priced at more than 1M alreadynwhich is above my budget.

Innova is not an option since we have a montero already. I just need a smaller suv/muv type of vehicle for daily driving.

Then wait for the Hyundai ix25 it's below 1M

[CVT]

Then wait for the Hyundai ix25 it's below 1M

I hope that the diesel variant will just be a tad higher than P1M....

BTT:

Here's a pic of the mobilio, with 7 people riding... from tgp




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[jaojaojao]

We might buy a new car within the year and im considering both the ford ecosport and the new honda mobilio automatic variants. Both cars are almost evenly priced at 885k and 877k respectively. We are four in the family, i have 2 small kids pa lang. I will use it primarily for city driving only for daily commute to work from pasig to makati with only me and my wife as passengers. Weekends of course when going to malls, grocery, etc. will be used with the kids and sometimes with the lola.

Both cars have 1.5 liter engines so fuel consumption should be almost the same.

Mobilio is longer and bigger and can seat 7 people but dashboard looks so simple and cheap.

Ecosport has a higher ground clearance and has a little bit more upscale feel than the mobilio.

Maintenance should just be the same for both.

Looks wise, this is subjective but ecosport looks more macho while mobilio looks more like a mommy car although it looks very sporty.

What would you pick?

Looks and interior Ecosport space Mobilio but deal breaker for me is halos lahat ng reviews may issue sa transmission ng Ecosport although not a big deal nakakaasar kasi pag may lag or lull before the car picks up speed again

[lakay77]

mobilio is selling like hotcake haba ng pila sana umikli na sya

[Syuryuken]

mobilio is selling like hotcake haba ng pila sana umikli na sya

iikli na yan nanghihingi na kasi ng DI ang mga dealer

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mobilio is selling like hotcake haba ng pila sana umikli na sya

iikli na yan nanghihingi na kasi ng DI ang mga dealer

[tylerdude]

after seeing mobilio in the flesh and seeing it on the road, i somehow don't like its exterior styling. maybe it is just me but i don't see myself liking it. i would still prefer the ecosport.