Ford EcoSport 0–60 Times
The Ford EcoSport 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 6 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Ford EcoSport is the 2018 Ford EcoSport SES, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 9.80 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 17.50 seconds at 80.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Ford EcoSport is the 2018 Ford EcoSport SE, which took 11.20 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.20 seconds at 76.7 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Ford EcoSport tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 10.33 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 17.72 seconds at 77.48 mph.
Fastest 0–60
9.80sec
2018 SES · stock
Average 0–60
10.33sec
Across 6 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
17.72sec
@ 77.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
11.20sec
2018 SE
Across 6 verified runs, the Ford EcoSport ranges from 9.80 to 11.20 seconds 0–60, with a 10.33-second average.
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Ford EcoSport Performance Overview
Ford’s EcoSport appears here through its single U.S.-market test year, with 6 verified tests spanning 2018 to 2018. All results fall within the Mk2 generation (2012–2022), where the model’s performance profile was defined by small-displacement gasoline engines ranging from 123 to 166 hp and a mix of naturally aspirated and turbocharged setups. In this dataset, 0-60 times run from 11.2 seconds in the 2018 SE to 9.8 seconds in the 2018 SES, with an average of 10.33 seconds.
Because the covered production span is limited to one model year, the performance story is compact and trim-driven rather than generational. The 2018 SES set the line as the quickest tested version at 9.8 seconds to 60 mph and a 17.4-second quarter-mile at 77 mph, while the 2018 Titanium EcoBoost landed between the extremes and helped show the range available within the lineup. Across the six tests, the average quarter-mile came in at 17.72 seconds at 77.5 mph. As represented by the available data, the EcoSport stands today as a gasoline-only subcompact crossover with modest straight-line performance, topped in this sample by the SES as the quickest current-generation result.
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Ford EcoSport 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mk2 | 2012–2022 | 10.33s | 9.80s — 2018 SES | 6 | The Mk2 generation (2012–2022) averaged 10.33 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 2018 SES at 9.80 seconds. Output ranged from 123 to 166 hp across 1.0L Turbo I-3, 2.0L I-4 configurations. |
Mk2
2012–2022
Avg 0–60
10.33s
Fastest
9.80s
Tests
6
2018 SES
The Mk2 generation (2012–2022) averaged 10.33 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 2018 SES at 9.80 seconds. Output ranged from 123 to 166 hp across 1.0L Turbo I-3, 2.0L I-4 configurations.
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Ford EcoSport 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
6 tests · 1 year
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2018 Ford EcoSport
6 verified runs
Avg 0–60
10.33
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.72
sec
Recorded Tests
6
#01
2018 Ford EcoSport SES
9.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.50s
¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 80.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 166 hp
- Torque
- 149 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,345 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 20.2 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 23 C / 29 H / 24 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 6
#02
2018 Ford EcoSport SES
9.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.40s
¼ mi @ 77.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 77.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 166 hp
- Torque
- 149 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,345 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 20.2 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 23 C / 29 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 6
#03
2018 Ford EcoSport SES
10.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.40s
¼ mi @ 76.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 76.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 166 hp
- Torque
- 149 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,345 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 20.2 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 23 C / 29 H / 27.3 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 6
#04
2018 Ford EcoSport Titanium EcoBoost
10.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.90s
¼ mi @ 78.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 78.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.0L Turbo I-3
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 123 hp
- Torque
- 125 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,021 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 24.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 27 C / 29 H / 24 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 6
#05
2018 Ford EcoSport Titanium EcoBoost
10.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.90s
¼ mi @ 77.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 77.2 mph
- Engine
- 1.0L Turbo I-3
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 123 hp
- Torque
- 125 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,021 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 24.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 27 C / 29 H / 28.4 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 6
#06
2018 Ford EcoSport SE
11.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
18.20s
¼ mi @ 76.7 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 11.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 18.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 76.7 mph
- Engine
- 1.0L Turbo I-3
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 123 hp
- Torque
- 125 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,021 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 24.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 27 C / 29 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #6 of 6
How we verify Ford EcoSport performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Ford EcoSport trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Ford EcoSport 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
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Ford EcoSport performance FAQs
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The 2018 Ford EcoSport runs from 0-60 in 9.8 to 11.2 seconds across six verified tests. The quickest result is 9.8 seconds from the AWD SES, while the slowest is 11.2 seconds from the FWD SE. The overall average across all six tests is 10.33 seconds.
The fastest Ford EcoSport on record reaches 60 mph in 9.8 seconds. That result comes from the 2018 EcoSport SES, a stock AWD model with 166 horsepower and 149 lb-ft. It also makes the SES the quickest EcoSport trim tested overall.
The fastest stock Ford EcoSport is the 2018 SES, with a 0-60 time of 9.8 seconds. There are no modified runs in the record, so the quickest overall EcoSport and the quickest stock EcoSport are the same vehicle. The SES uses AWD and a 166-hp naturally aspirated engine.
The Ford EcoSport SES posts 0-60 times of 9.8, 9.9, and 10.0 seconds across three tests. Its average is 9.9 seconds, making it the quickest EcoSport trim tested. All SES runs here are stock 2018 AWD models with 166 horsepower and 149 lb-ft.
The Ford EcoSport Titanium EcoBoost reaches 60 mph in 10.4 to 10.7 seconds across two tests. Its average 0-60 time is 10.55 seconds. Both tested versions are stock 2018 FWD models with a turbocharged engine rated at 123 horsepower and 125 lb-ft.
The Ford EcoSport SE records a 0-60 time of 11.2 seconds. That makes it the slowest EcoSport test on record, but it still reflects the same 123-hp and 125 lb-ft turbocharged FWD layout used by the Titanium EcoBoost. The tested SE is a stock 2018 model.
The Mk2 Ford EcoSport, sold from 2012 to 2022, averages 10.33 seconds from 0-60 across six tests. The quickest Mk2 run is 9.8 seconds from the 2018 SES. Tested Mk2 examples range from 123 to 166 horsepower and include both turbocharged and naturally aspirated gasoline versions.
The fastest Mk2 Ford EcoSport is the 2018 SES, with a 0-60 time of 9.8 seconds. That is the best result recorded for the second-generation model. Across the Mk2 range, tested output spans 123 to 166 horsepower, but the SES is the only version to break under 10 seconds.
The SES is clearly quicker. The EcoSport SES averages 9.9 seconds to 60 mph, while the Titanium EcoBoost averages 10.55 seconds. The best SES run is 9.8 seconds, compared with 10.4 seconds for the best Titanium EcoBoost run. The SES also uses AWD and makes 166 horsepower versus 123.
The Ford EcoSport averages 17.72 seconds in the quarter-mile at 77.5 mph across six tests. The quickest quarter-mile result is 17.4 seconds, achieved by the 2018 SES, with trap speeds of 76 and 77 mph in two separate runs. The slowest quarter-mile recorded is 18.2 seconds from the SE.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Ford EcoSport can do, not a single marketing claim.
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