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Ford Fiesta VII (Mk7) 5 door 1.4 (96 Hp)
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)
VII (Mk7) 5 door Overview:
Ford Fiesta (VII (Mk7) 5 door). With 125 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7.5 l/100km). Weighing only 979 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12.2 s). The top speed reaches 175 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 (96 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A well-balanced engine offering decent performance for daily driving, with better responsiveness and acceleration than its automatic counterpart.
Fuel Economy
Good fuel economy for a petrol engine of this size, making it a cost-effective choice for mixed use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Engaging and fun-to-drive chassis
- • Stylish and modern exterior design
- • High-quality interior for its class
- • Excellent Euro NCAP safety rating
- • Good fuel efficiency from diesel and manual petrol engines
- • Strong resale value
Cons:
- • Limited rear passenger legroom
- • Base petrol engines can feel underpowered
- • Potential reliability concerns with PowerShift automatic transmission
- • Road noise can be noticeable at higher speeds
- • Small boot space compared to some rivals
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(VI (Mk6, facelift 2005) 3 door: 2005 - 2008).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Fiesta |
| Generation: | VII (Mk7) 5 door |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 (96 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2008 |
| End of production: | 2010 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 96 Hp @ 5750 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 69 Hp/l [28mm more] |
| Torque: | 125 Nm @ 4200 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1392 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Single-point injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.8 l |
| Coolant: | 5.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 77.2 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 74.3 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.7 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 175 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.2 kg/Hp, 98.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.8 kg/Nm, 127.7 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 979 |
| Max. weight: | 1495 |
| Max load: | 516 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 979 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 295 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3950 mm [28mm more] |
| Width: | 1722 mm [37mm more] |
| Height: | 1481 mm [52mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2489 mm [3mm more] |
| Width including mirrors: | 1973 mm |
| Front track: | 1493 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1480 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.2 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 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best 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 | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 175/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 5.5J x 14 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring, Torsion |
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