For The sporty Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi 95 Zetec S adds a dash of athletic sparkle to the looks and feel of the Fiesta thanks to its even more agile drive.

Against The engine may be willing, but the performance remains lukewarm for a sporty hatch. It’s also pricier than most cars in the range and the ride is quite firm.

Ford Fiesta Hatchback

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

The Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi Zetec S is definitely one for the keen driver looking to keep costs under control thanks to the deft ability of the suspension and frugality of the diesel engine.

What Car? readers say

4.103448


Key facts

0–60mph
11.8 secs
Top speed
109 mph
Average mpg
67.2
Tank range
665 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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