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Ford Fiesta VI (Mk6, facelift 2005) 5 door 1.4 Duratec (80 Hp) Durashift EST
Overall Rating
Ford Fiesta:
The Ford Fiesta is a supermini car that was marketed by Ford from 1976 to 2023 over seven generations. Over the years, the Fiesta has mainly been developed and manufactured by Ford's European operations, and had been positioned below the Escort.
Ford sold over 15 million Fiestas from 1976 to July 2011, making it one of the best-selling Ford nameplates behind the Escort and the F-Series. It has been manufactured in the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Mexico, Taiwan, China, India, Thailand, and South Africa....(Read more on Wikipedia)
VI (Mk6, facelift 2005) 5 door Overview:
Ford Fiesta (VI (Mk6, facelift 2005) 5 door). With 124 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7.7 l/100km). Weighing only 1039 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 14.6 s). The top speed reaches 168 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.4 Duratec (80 Hp) Durashift EST Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Performance is adequate for city driving, but the automated manual gearbox can be jerky and slow to respond.
Fuel Economy
Offers decent fuel economy, slightly better than the 1.6 auto, but the driving experience is compromised by the gearbox.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Agile and fun handling
- • Practical and spacious interior for its class
- • Excellent fuel economy from diesel engines
- • Good value for money on the used market
- • Reliable and durable build quality
Cons:
- • Interior plastics can feel cheap
- • Automated manual (Durashift EST) can be clunky
- • Some petrol engines lack power for highway driving
- • Road noise can be noticeable at higher speeds
- • Rear visibility could be better
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(VI (Mk6) 5 door: 2002 - 2005).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Fiesta |
| Generation: | VI (Mk6, facelift 2005) 5 door |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 Duratec (80 Hp) Durashift EST |
| Start of production: | 2005 |
| End of production: | 2008 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 80 Hp @ 5700 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 57.6 Hp/l [2mm more] |
| Torque: | 124 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | FXJA More details about the engine FXJA |
| Engine displacement: | 1388 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.8 l |
| Coolant: | 5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 7.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC): | 6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC): | 7.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC): | 4.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 14.6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 14.6 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 168 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 13 kg/Hp, 77 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.4 kg/Nm, 119.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 13.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1039 |
| Max. weight: | 1540 |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg |
| Max load: | 501 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 947 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 284 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 500 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3918 mm mm [2mm more] |
| Width: | 1685 mm mm [2mm more] |
| Height: | 1464 mm mm [1mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2486 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width including mirrors: | 1907 mm |
| Front track: | 1464-1474 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1435-1444 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.3 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Gearbox type | Durashift EST |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 195/50 R 15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring, Elastic beam |
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