The 2019 Ford EcoSport wants for safety and styling that match even the lowered standards set by its price.
Pros Spacious enough Available all-wheel drive Decent fuel economy Upmarket audio option
Cons Heavy for its size Also sluggish Poor safety profile Cabin’s poor fit and finish
The 2019 Ford EcoSport is competitively priced among subcompact crossovers. Unfortunately, its fuel economy scores aren't as good as those of top-tier rivals, and there aren't any advanced safety features aside from blind-spot monitoring.
Pros Above-average cargo space for the class All-wheel drive can be ordered at every trim level Widespread availability of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Sync 3 infotainment interface is fast and easy to use
Cons Aside from blind-spot monitoring, advanced safety aids aren't available Below-average fuel economy Base engine might struggle while carrying passengers and cargo Choppy, jittery ride on most road surfaces
The 2019 Ford EcoSport ranked #15 in Subcompact SUVs. Currently the Ford EcoSport has a score of 6.8 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 17 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Good amount of cargo space Tall driving position User-friendly available infotainment system
Cons Poor acceleration with base engine Easily unsettled ride Large window pillars hinder forward visibility Limited available advanced safety features
The 2019 Dodge Durango ranked #9 in Midsize SUVs. Currently the Dodge Durango has a score of 8.3 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 50 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Powerful engine lineup Class-leading towing capacity Lots of cargo space Intuitive infotainment system
Cons Handling can feel cumbersome Less upscale cabin interior than rivals Few standard safety features
The muscle-SUV 2019 Dodge Durango offers engaging handling and powerful engines, but it's falling behind in terms of safety.
Pros Muscle truck looks Muscle truck performance Upscale interior Surprisingly fun Rubber-burning Durango SRT
Cons Concerning safety scores Ride can be stiff V-8s guzzle fuel Starting to show its age
No major changes for 2019.Newly optional 19-speaker Harman Kardon stereo.With its aging platform, the 2019 Dodge Durango remains the stubborn outlier in the ever more car-based three-row SUV segment, offering not just a healthy V6 engine but two stout V8s, class-leading towing capacity and muscle-car styling cues.
Pros Third-row seats are surprisingly spacious Large touchscreen tech interface is one of the best in class Towing ability is exceptional for the class Has real off-road capabilities with 4WD and low-range gearing
Cons Fuel economy is below average, especially with the V8 Bigger and bulkier to drive than rival crossovers
