Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 6 recorded runs

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 9.8 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 11.2 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 9.8sec 2018 SES
Average 0–60 10.33sec Across 6 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 17.72sec @ 77.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 11.2sec 2018 SE
2018 Ford EcoSport

Across 6 verified runs, the Ford EcoSport ranges from 9.8 to 11.2 seconds 0–60, with a 10.33-second average.

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Ford EcoSport 0–60 times by model year

6 tests · 1 year

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
9.8sec 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
MPG EPA
23 C / 29 H / 24 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 6
2018 Ford EcoSport SES
#02
2018 Ford EcoSport SES
9.9sec 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
MPG EPA
23 C / 29 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 6
2018 Ford EcoSport SES
#03
2018 Ford EcoSport SES
10.0sec 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
MPG EPA
23 C / 29 H / 27.3 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#3 of 6
2018 Ford EcoSport SES
#04
2018 Ford EcoSport Titanium EcoBoost
10.4sec 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
MPG EPA
27 C / 29 H / 24 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#4 of 6
2018 Ford EcoSport Titanium EcoBoost
#05
2018 Ford EcoSport Titanium EcoBoost
10.7sec 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
MPG EPA
27 C / 29 H / 28.4 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 6
2018 Ford EcoSport Titanium EcoBoost
#06
2018 Ford EcoSport SE
11.2sec 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
MPG EPA
27 C / 29 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#6 of 6
2018 Ford EcoSport SE

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

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Ford EcoSport performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Ford EcoSport on record is the 2018 Ford EcoSport SES, which runs 0–60 mph in 9.8 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 17.50 seconds at 80.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Ford EcoSport is the 2018 Ford EcoSport SE, which takes 11.2 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 18.20 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 6 verified runs, a Ford EcoSport reaches 60 mph in 10.33 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 17.72 seconds at roughly 77.5 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

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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