Ecosport vs Proteg�
Ford · Mazda
1/4 Mile winner
Proteg�
Beats the Ecosport by 0.02s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Proteg� beats the Ecosport by a hair, finishing 0.02 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Proteg� thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
144 hp
125 hp
0–100 km/h
9s
9s
Top speed
180 km/h
185 km/h
Engine
1.0L Turbo Inline-3 / 2.0L
1.8L Inline-4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
170 - 200 Nm
170 Nm
Price
$22,500
$16,500
Simulated race times
Distance
Ecosport
Proteg�
100 m
7.402s
7.427s
1/8 mile
10.999s
11.017s
1/4 mile
16.666s
16.650s
1 km
30.380s
30.179s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Proteg� is $16,500 vs $22,500 for the Ecosport — a $6,000 gap. Power: Ecosport makes 19 hp more (144 vs 125). Top speed: Proteg� runs to 185 km/h, 5 km/h higher than Ecosport.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Ecosport or the Proteg�?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Proteg� is faster, beating the Ecosport by 0.02 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Ecosport vs the Proteg�?
The Ecosport hits 100 km/h in 9 seconds, while the Proteg� does it in 9 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Ecosport produces 144 hp; the Proteg� produces 125 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Ecosport tops out at 180 km/h, and the Proteg� reaches 185 km/h.
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