For Go for the five-door Ford Fiesta 1.4i Style and it makes a strong case for itself in practicality. It’s also the most satisfying supermini to drive on any road.

Against Yes, it has five doors, but the rear-seat space is still a little hampered for adults’ legs. We also find the boot has a high load lip to overcome with heavier items.

Ford Fiesta Hatchback

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

One of the best all-round superminis money can buy. The Ford Fiesta 1.4i Style is affordable, well equipped and great to drive. The flaws are small and easy enough to live with for most buyers.

What Car? readers say

4.103448


Key facts

0–60mph
12.2 secs
Top speed
109 mph
Average mpg
48.7
Tank range
482 miles
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

There's an almost bewildering range of engines in the Fiesta range, but for us the best of the lot is the more powerful of the two 1.25-litre units. It's pokey enough and reasonably priced.

Effectively, there are two types of Fiesta – a standard set-up with more compliant suspension and speed-sensitive steering, and the firmer Zetec S, which has consistently weightier steering. Either way, it’s superb, but we'd recommend the standard car.

Whichever model you choose, make sure you shop around, because there will always be good deals to be found. Ford's website is a good place to start: here you can find all the latest company offers, such as free equipment and low-rate finance.

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