Is the 2018 Ford Mustang EcoBoost 10-Speed as fun as the 5.0 V8?

This week I test the EcoBoost Mustang 10-Speed. Is it a real alternative to the V8 Mustang? Certain parts of this car I really liked. Other parts? Not so much.

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[drivecfl]

This guy wanted the V8 all along. It's easy to complain when you're comparing a 4cyl turbo to a V8. Still remarkable 310 hp and 350pnd feet torque for a 4cyl.

[centillionare]

I own a 2018 Ecoboost automatic and I will say that there is a bit of a learning curve on how to accelerate to make it not search for gears so much, but the gears can really come alive when you do. Another thing to consider is that care tuners that you can buy, like the Cobb tuner, can take away the car's indecisiveness in finding gears, and adds peak HP of 17% and as much as 100 HP added in the higher RPMs. This is without changing ANYTHING under the hood.

[bartleymollohan]

Hmm, I must be driving a fake 2018 ecoboost since my car doesn't exhibit the drama experience this guy presents.

[gomezchris]

He is exaggerating the shifts with his head😂😂 i had an ecoboost, but upgraded to a gt and the shifts in the ecoboost are not even that bad😂

[dylanhale]

He talked more about the 5.0 then he did the eco boost...

[Tech-Synthetic]

This review... Sounds mostly like someone that hates the EB and wants to hate the EB reviewing the EB... So it seems like a very biased and unfair review...

[hoodedvigilante]

Honestly, the ecoboost is an excellent car for the price. Insurance cost, gas, and price points are all turn always from the GT and the eco is an excellent option with those in mind. PLUS it’s still fast as hell and fun with great looks 😂. A few mods can create an “EcoBeast” for cheap

[jake]

As someone who owns a 16 ecoboost, I added ford performance parts and it's currently making 335 hp and 390lbs of torque! This car is amazing! A v8? No, of course not. If it was trying to be a v8, then ford wouldnt make the v8. This is a great money saving alternative with plenty of daily power. MAP makes a turbo kit that will bring this car up to 500+hp. This car is 9/10 for me. Loses 1 point cause of the sound, lol.

[croobius]

I love my 19' ecoboost, granted its the hardtop with a manual.. And I came from driving a Corolla. So to each their own I guess

[nifte]

After careful consideration, I am definitely going to buy this car and heres why. Now being 19 of course I want a fast car, but in my scenario im trying to be realistic. Im a manager, and im in school and I drive a lot. I dont want to spend to much on gas and this mileage for being a sport car is good enough to make me happy. I want something flashy but doesnt break the bank and for around 23k this is an awesome sweetspot. Being an automatic I honestly dont mind it, I drive a lot and being in that scenario, I am in traffic a lot so a manual isnt in my interests as I do get out of work at around 2-3am when I am tired. This car to me is perfect, It looks agressive, its practical, it doesnt break the bank and Its an automatic. I understand in the car community I am going to get disgraced but this car meets all my needs while being a little flashy.

[noobpowerXD]

When people compare a 4 cylinder to a 8 cylinder it’s like really two different things my dude but I gues the ecoboost is doing something right if it has to be compared to the 5.0 complete different cars my guy

What’s next “is the Honda Civic as fun as the new corvette mid engine?”

[noahhedrick]

He is actually being very overdramatic with literally everything, I own an ecoboost 10 speed and he is over exaggerating so many things it's disgusting

[floridaman]

I'm that dad. bought it in red. live in an area with too much traffic for the 5.0

[nicjensen]

My 2019 eco boost does nothing you're saying lol Haha and sir you're comparing! A v8 to a 4 banger.... the 2.3 10 speed auto is amazing . Makes good power for it . You're really dramatic

[theroadrunnerjarhead]

I owned a 2016 automatic eco boost mustang. I added easy mods that got me over 325 hp to the wheels with over 400 pd ft of torque. It was pretty quick. Easy to handle on mountain curvy roads.
And great in traffic. I now own a 6 speed manual 2018 mustang GT. I love it but have to admit the eco boost is a more enjoyable daily driver.

[noahbolt]

Old video, I know. However, I've seem to become an advocate for the EcoBoost Mustang lately, and watching this video, I feel like I have to make a comment on this... it's ridiculous. The car is a 4 cylinder 2.3L turbocharged engine. Economy with the sexy looks, not the 5.0 to make the young men moan. I don't know why people get into this car, KNOWING IT'S A 4 CYLINDER, and expecting it to sound like a 5.0 with a $2000 Corsa exhaust... you're setting yourself up for unmeasurable disappointment. Look, it doesn't sound the best, BUT IT'S A TURBO 2.3L. Once again, WHAT DO YOU EXPECT?! I think if it had different tail lights and a removal of all pony badges, everyone would wet their pants on one of the best JDM-like sports cars under $20, 000 on the market today. 310HP, 350lbs of torque, beautiful sports coupe body style, RWD, great handling, comfortable interior, 23 MPG city driving, 31 MPG highway, cheaper insurance then most newer economy sedans... should I go on?

$42, 000+ MSRP (USD) for this package? Alright, go base model (which is arguable better than the performance package) for $18K-$25K (depending on mileage). I can't think of a better deal for a mixture perfect mixture of economy and sport then the EcoBoost Mustang.

Now, in regards to the 10-Speed Auto Transmission... my goodness I hate that thing. I don't know if Throttle House made a newer video with the manual transmission on this thing, but I think his whole experience was robbed by the 10-Speed. For some reason they suck in the EcoBoost as opposed to the 5.0. And I know the V8 only guys live by that 10-Speed. I get it. They like speed, they live for 60 rolls, every green light at the intersection is a 1/4 mile race, and 'MT-82 bad.' Okay, understandable. For me, personally, I will never own an automatic sports car. I don't care to be the fastest, I personally hate the way automatics sound when they shift, and paddle shifters will never give me the same amount of joy as kicking my foot to the floor and slamming into 4th. I can go on about my whole experience with automatics and manuals, but we'd be here all night and I'd probably bore you to death. In short, I prefer manual, and I think this review may have gone a lot differently with the 6-Speed Manual.

Too many people knock this car, because they refuse to let their brains accept a Mustang that doesn't have that grunt and punch of a V8 and sounds the way that the EcoBoost does. If you're not mentally challenged in that aspect, and you can accept the car for what it is, that being an amazing sports car alternative, than the EcoBoost is a fantastic option.

If you can't live without the V8, if you HAVE to have that sound and over 450HP, and you CAN afford it, just get the GT. Hell, I PREFER THE GT. If I could afford it, all day I would get a 15-17 GT over the EcoBoost. My point is, stop trashing on the EcoBoost and stop making people feel bad because it's 'not a real Mustang' and move on with your life. This is a great car and a great option for a person that wants a sports economy car.

[peterpumpkineater]

Okay, here’s the deal. I currently own a 2019 EcoBoost Premium, and I love it. Yes, it is not a Coyote, yes it can be jerky with the shifts at times, and yes, it might be the woman’s option for a “muscle” car, but let me tell you this, the car is one of the most diverse cars I have been in. One minute it can be driving like a normal car, and the next, you put it in “drag” mode, and let it do its job. It is an absolutely amazing car, and shame on you for saying otherwise. P.S. my EcoBoost Premium was $36k USD, and for the exact same car, but with the coyote, it would be $44k. ($8k price difference for the V8).

[joeychester]

This guy must’ve gone to a bad acting school considering the way he was faking the jerk with his head. I literally laughed out loud. 😂😂

[timothycoyne]

I almost bought a used EcoBoost a few years ago. Now I’m close to buying a new GT. I think they’re both great cars. Even 310 hp is plenty for me. But I’ve just decided that I’d rather have a GT, and to hell with the fuel economy.

[madefrom]

I know it's inevitable but to compare the EcoBoost to the 5.0 makes as much sense as comparing a Focus ST to the 5.0. I am a guy that can afford the V8 but purposely chose the EcoBoost as my daily commuter because it looks great, saves gas and has plenty of power. The car actually "learns" your driving habits and the throttle issues smooth out more and the mileage gets better after about 200 to 400 miles of driving. I have no trouble at all getting 32 miles to the gallon with mixed driving. Car insurance is much cheaper compared to the V8 and I payed 24, 000 dollars for my brand new 2018 EcoBoost to boot. Although the herky jerky behavior of the transmission is there, it's not as dramatic as this guy's tester was. I think Ford was going for a fun driving feel here and I personally like it. It should definitely not be a deal breaker for anyone. EVERY car or truck has something that could be better right? Also, for those that are interested, the EcoBoost is easily tuned to whatever driving experience you like. I am perfectly okay with my stock Mustang but I have a friend who has his 2016 tuned to 440hp and gets 33mpg on regular pumped gas. My only real complaint about the EcoBoost is the exhaust sound. Not that I expect it to sound like a 5.0 or anything but Ford could have spent a little time making it sound a little more sporty. No big deal though. Oh, and for those of us that don't have iPhones, Ford's infotainment system also features Android auto and works great. It's seems that no one ever points that out.