2020 Ford EcoSport Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
The Ford EcoSport is the newest and smallest nameplate in the brand’s crossover lineup. The EcoSport competes with the Chevrolet Trax,...
The Ford EcoSport is the newest and smallest nameplate in the brand’s crossover lineup. The EcoSport competes with the Chevrolet Trax, Hyundai Kona, and Mitsubishi Outlander. For 2020, it doesn’t have any notable updates.
The standard engine for the EcoSport is a turbocharged 1.0-liter inline 3-cylinder engine that produces 123 horsepower and 125 pound-feet of torque. You can upgrade to a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder engine with 166 hp and 149 lb-ft of torque. The smaller engine comes in front-wheel-drive (FWD) configuration, while the larger one gets you all-wheel drive (AWD). Both engines come with standard start-stop and pair with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy stands as high as 27 mpg city, 29 highway, and 28 combined for the turbocharged 1.0-liter and 23/29/25 for the 2.0-liter engine.
The lineup goes unchanged, so the same S, SE, SES, and Titanium trims remain for 2020. The S comes standard with black mirrors and door handles, a 6-speaker audio system, two smart-charging USB ports, 60/40 split-folding rear seats, and Bluetooth connectivity.
The SE gets you color-keyed door handles and mirrors, a 6-way power driver’s seat satellite radio, keyless access and start, a sunroof, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, fog lights, automatic climate control, LED signature lighting, and a leather-wrapped shift knob. An 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity is newly standard on the SE for 2020. The optional SE Convenience package tacks on ambient lighting, navigation, Wi-Fi hotspot capability, and a 110-volt outlet.
The SES comes with a unique sporty blackout treatment, ambient lighting, a sport-tuned suspension, the 2.0-liter/AWD combination, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, and navigation. You can add an SES Black Appearance Package, which makes the EcoSport look even sportier, with a black painted roof, a black spoiler, and a black hood decal.
Finally, the Titanium bundles a 675-watt Bang & Olufsen sound system, leather upholstery, and smart-charging USB outlets.
On the safety front, every EcoSport gets forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and a reversing camera. From there, the only other options are blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert and reversing sensors. The EcoSport has not been fully crash-tested by either the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The Ford EcoSport hides a lot of content and value within its tiny footprint.
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 2020 Ford EcoSport appreciate its compact size, fun driving experience, and good fuel efficiency. They particularly like the SES trim's features and comfort. However, some drivers have noted a choppy ride and a lack of power in certain driving situations. There's also feedback about limited cargo space and a wish for better gas mileage."
The 2020 Ford EcoSport is a great compact SUV with excellent fuel efficiency, easy handling, and a comfortable ride for daily driving. It’s a good value for anyone looking for an affordable, reliable small SUV with modern features. The interior space is surprisingly practical for its size, and the technology is user-friendly. It’s not the most powerful SUV in its class, but it gets the job done for city and family use. I would compare it to the Honda HR-V and Chevrolet Trax, and the EcoSport offers great value overall
December 11, 2025There is a lot to love about the SES trim, with the 2l, 4cylinder engine and 4x4 configuration. Great tech, stylish body lines, very agile, and exceedingly reliable. The only places it loses points is that the power is a little lacking for its class (although plenty for anybody prone to picking one up). The un-reconfigured cargo space is pretty limited, but this is almost completely cured by dropping the back seats and setting the cargo panel on the installed shelf tabs. Although the front has exceptional space, the rear seats are a bit cramped. Overall, this is a pretty great car, and Ford could have made a couple minor modifications and not discontinued it, and it would have been a great car. It came SO close to a 5-star rating from me.
May 2, 2022Great little car. Love the way the tailgate swings out.
July 13, 2024What owners say
The 2020 Ford EcoSport is a great compact SUV with excellent fuel efficiency, easy handling, and a comfortable ride for daily driving. It’s a good value for anyone looking for an affordable, reliable small SUV with modern features. The interior space is surprisingly practical for its size, and the technology is user-friendly. It’s not the most powerful SUV in its class, but it gets the job done for city and family use. I would compare it to the Honda HR-V and Chevrolet Trax, and the EcoSport offers great value overall
December 11, 2025There is a lot to love about the SES trim, with the 2l, 4cylinder engine and 4x4 configuration. Great tech, stylish body lines, very agile, and exceedingly reliable. The only places it loses points is that the power is a little lacking for its class (although plenty for anybody prone to picking one up). The un-reconfigured cargo space is pretty limited, but this is almost completely cured by dropping the back seats and setting the cargo panel on the installed shelf tabs. Although the front has exceptional space, the rear seats are a bit cramped. Overall, this is a pretty great car, and Ford could have made a couple minor modifications and not discontinued it, and it would have been a great car. It came SO close to a 5-star rating from me.
May 2, 2022Great little car. Love the way the tailgate swings out.
July 13, 2024Disappointed in the mpg - for a 2020, I expected better. However, it IS all-wheel drive and I live in Michigan. Has the SUV feel without the bulk of size.
January 7, 2024Perfect little 4wd for bad weather and enough room for kids in the back seat. Great mileage also!!
June 13, 2022The cars features are fantastic. This car is a good value. Great on gas mileage.
April 24, 2022Super fun to drive. Small and easy to get around. Plenty powerful.
April 14, 2021I love it so far I feel like it’s good value and pricing it’s not missing anything it drives well and good on gas
October 25, 2022This car is comfortable but the ride is a little choppy. The little 2.0 I4 engine has to work pretty hard to get going on the highway. The SES model was pricey I think. Getting a dealer demo with a couple thousand miles on it made it more reasonably priced. The Escape had a 3 cylinders in the model about the same price and I wasnt on board with that. The SES Ecosport has most of the electronic stuff, back up camera, controlls on the steering wheel, warning for blind spot. Mileage on the way home was 32. My Taurus averaged 25 mpg on the same trip. It was a 270hp V6. The tree huggers and climate change alarmists can keep their electric cars. Mine helps the trees grow.
March 28, 2021I’m old. Lots of unnecessary bells and whistles. Too much homework to figure what does what. Could use some more storage up front for change or Kleenex. So far so good though.
November 1, 2021Trims & specs
Base MSRP $21,590 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.0L 166 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 20.9 cu ft |
Combined MPG 26 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $19,995 | Seating 5 |
Engine 1.0L 123 hp I3 | Cargo Capacity 20.9 cu ft |
Combined MPG 28 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $24,950 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.0L 166 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 20.9 cu ft |
Combined MPG 26 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $23,450 | Seating 5 |
Engine 1.0L 123 hp I3 | Cargo Capacity 20.9 cu ft |
Combined MPG 28 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $27,380 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.0L 166 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 20.9 cu ft |
Combined MPG 26 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $27,715 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.0L 166 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 20.9 cu ft |
Combined MPG 26 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $26,265 | Seating 5 |
Engine 1.0L 123 hp I3 | Cargo Capacity 20.9 cu ft |
Combined MPG 28 | Drivetrain FWD |
Pricing trends
MSRP range
$19,995 - $27,715
Current avg. market price
$12,381
Trending down by 2.1% this month
April 2026 - October 2026
