For This is as close as Ford has come so far to a hot version of the Fiesta and it’s a cracker thanks to firmer, sportier suspension and the willing 1.6-litre petrol engine.

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

Looks the part and has the handling to match, but Ford needs to up the performance before this Fiesta will sit alongside the best hot hatches.

Reader review rating

4.151515
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Calculate equipment options
Comfort
Electric steering adjust Not Available
Electric Sunroof Not Available
Manual sunroof Not Available
Air conditioning Standard
Cruise control Not Available
Electric mirrors Standard
Heated mirrors Standard
Electric windows front Standard
Electric windows rear Not Available
Seat height adjustment Standard
Climate Control £275
Power Steering Standard
Steering adjustment reach Standard
Steering adjustment rake Standard
Power Seats Not Available
Heated Seats Pack Only
Panoramic sunroof Not Available
Electric Panoramic Sunroof Not Available
Power Folding Mirror Pack Only
Engine & Transmission
Auto Not Available
CVT Not Available
Tiptronic Not Available
Particulate filter Not Available
Entertainment
Radio/Cassette Not Available
RDS Radio/Cassette Not Available
CD Standard
Multi CD Not Available
MP3/iPod Connection Standard
DVD Player Not Available
MP3 CD Player Standard
RDS CD Standard
Hard Drive Not Available
Exterior
Metallic paint £495
Alloy wheels Standard
Front Foglights Standard
Powered sliding doors Not Available
Interior
Hands Free Phone Kit Not Available
Satellite navigation Not Available
Leather Seats £750
Split/fold seats Standard
Bluetooth £175
7 seat pack Not Available
Safety
Passenger airbag Standard
Side airbags Standard
ABS Standard
3 Point centre belt Standard
Driver's airbag Standard
Belt pretensioners Standard
Isofix Standard
Side Impact Bars Standard
Traction control Standard
Curtain Airbag £275
Rear Parking Sensor Pack Only
Electronic stability programme Standard
On/Off Passenger Airbag Not Available
Driver's knee airbag Standard
Reversing Camera Pack Only
Rain Sensing Wipers £125
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Lane Departure Warning Not Available
Front Parking Sensor Not Available
Passenger Knee Airbag Not Available
Security
Alarm Standard
Immobiliser Standard
Deadlocks Standard
Central locking Standard
Remote locking Standard
Unique fit stereo Standard
Marked Parts Not Available
Etched Windows Not Available
Locking Wheel nuts Standard
Visible VIN Standard
Secure spare wheel £95
Satellite tracking Not Available
Laminated Glass Not Available
Options calculator Price
Climate Control £275
Metallic paint £495
Leather Seats £750
Bluetooth £175
Curtain Airbag £275
Rain Sensing Wipers £125
Secure spare wheel £95
Total Price: £14,545
Running costs
Town mpg 35.7
Out of town mpg 61.4
Average mpg 48.7
Tank capacity (litres) 45
CO2 Rating (g/km) 134
Carbon offset cost £19
Green rating E
Insurance group 14
Typical insurance £479.00
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) 37%
Typical contract hire £209.00
Pence per mile 38
Servicing costs - 3 years £643.00
Service intervals 12.5k/1yr
Warranty period 3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 1yr Breakdown
Three-year cost£13,939
Company car tax
Percentage charge 16
Benefit in kind £2,300.00
Tax payable 20% £460.00
Tax payable 40% £920.00

Performance and measurements

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Body type Hatchback
Number of doors 3
Number of seats 5
Engine (cc/type) 1596/4
Number of Valves 16
Fuel type Unleaded
Max power (bhp/rpm) 118/6000
Pulling power (lb/ft) 112
Engine position F
Driven wheels Front
Length (mm) 3950
Width (mm) 1722
Height (mm) 1481
Front headroom (mm) 910
Front legroom (mm) 1070
Rear headroom (mm) 880
Rear kneeroom (mm) 650
Boot space (min ltr) 295
Boot space (max ltr) 979
Turning circle (m) 10.2
Towing weight (kg) 900
Kerb weight (kg) 1045
Manufacturers figures
0-60 mph (secs) 9.9
Max speed (mph) 120
Euro NCAP Test Scores
Adult protection 5 stars
Child protection 4 stars
Pedestrian protection 3 stars

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