Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 98.0 in |
Length | 173.6 in | 160.1 in |
Width | 66.8 in | 66.8 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 58.0 in |
Curb Weight | 2628 lb. | 2587 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 52.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 49.0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.2 in | 49.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.2 in | 31.2 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.8 ft3 | 26.0 ft3 |
2013 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Just as the Ford Fiesta has some clear strengths, it also has some clear weaknesses. Its rear seat, though comfortably positioned well off the floor, is the tightest in the segment. At 5-9, I can barely squeeze behind myself. The Fit's rear seat is far roomier. see full Ford Fiesta review |
2013 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Narrow car with narrow seats. If you are a taller/bigger person, expect that the seats will feel like doll furniture after an hour. see full Ford Fiesta review |
Trim | S | SE | Titanium |
Standard Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 120 hp@6350 112 lb-ft@5000 | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 120 hp@6350 112 lb-ft@5000 | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 120 hp@6350 112 lb-ft@5000 |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
Standard Tires | 185/60R15 tires | 185/60R15 tires | 195/50HR16 tires |
Optional Tires |   | 195/60R15 tires |   |
Trim | S | SE | Titanium |
Standard Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 120 hp@6350 112 lb-ft@5000 | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 120 hp@6350 112 lb-ft@5000 | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 120 hp@6350 112 lb-ft@5000 |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
Standard Tires | 185/60R15 tires | 185/60R15 tires | 195/50HR16 tires |
Optional Tires |   | 195/60R15 tires |   |
2013 Ford Fiesta Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | There's less power and torque on tap in the Fiesta ST than in the Focus ST, 197 vs. 252 horsepower and 202 vs. 270 lb-ft of torque. The Fiesta ST's steering wheel tugs this way and that under hard accleration, but the tugs are weaker than in the Focus ST. You're also less likely to chirp the tires when shifting, and Focus ST-style wheel hop isn't happening. Even so, the Focus only gets to 60 mph about a half-second sooner (mid-6s vs 7 flat). Yet the difference feels larger than it is, with more discernable shove in the Focus. The explanation is much the same as for the Fiesta ST's handling. The 1.6-liter engine puts out power so linearly and with so little drama (aside from the semi-synthetic sounds piped in by a "symposer") that your brain doesn't sense much going on. Time and time again I misjudged which gear I needed because there's so little indication of the engine's current status and output aside from the tach and speedometer (which aren't easy to monitor while also attending to the road). There's no point at which the engine undergoes a transition and comes alive, just a smooth flow of power from about 2,700 rpm on up. There's little indication of the approaching 6,500 rpm red line until you hit the limiter. Though the turbo deals out up to 21 psi of boost, there's never any evident lag. Not that throttle responses are immediate, as they are in the best naturally-aspirated engines. But boost builds smoothly and seamlessly until you glance at the speedometer and realize you're going 20 miles-per-hour faster than you ought to be. Both STs share one shortcoming: their engines weren't initially developed for performance applications, but for larger mass-market Fords. They were engineered to be drama-free. Trying to add some drama back into the mix via the sound symposers doesn't accomplish the same effect as having it there to begin with via performance-oriented engine hardware. Then again, ST-specific engine internals would significantly increase the cost--and thus the prices--of the cars. The Ritalin-deprived JUKE's engine, though similarly powerful and tasked with motivating a couple hundred more pounds (2,930 vs. 2,742), delivers more of a rush. You can hear and feel the engine's power building. Shifts are far more intuitive. (Here as well a MINI splits the difference, though falling closer to the JUKE. But for the benchmark in four-cylinder engine sound and feel, check out the Honda Civic Si.) And shift quality? The Fiesta ST's shifter calls little attention to itself, in a good or bad way.The lever in a Honda Civic Si feels tighter and more precise, while that in a Mazda also feels more direct. But the Ford at least lacks the notchiness and longish throws you'll experience in the JUKE (and in a MINI). see full Ford Fiesta review |
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Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
4dr Sedan | S | 13,200 | 12,705 | 795 |
4dr Sedan | SE | 15,200 | 14,630 | 795 |
4dr Sedan | Titanium | 17,200 | 16,555 | 795 |
4dr Hatch | S | 14,200 | 13,668 | 795 |
4dr Hatch | SE | 16,200 | 15,593 | 795 |
4dr Hatch | Titanium | 18,200 | 17,518 | 795 |