Verdict
C
BHP
90 bhp
0–60
12.7 s
Top speed
109 mph
MPG
50 mpg (US)
Used
$600-$3,800
Strengths
- High driving position
- Big door apertures (easy access)
- Cheap to run on diesel
Weaknesses
- Cabin tinny
- Boot tighter than rival Renault Modus
- Coil packs
Notable tech
- Mk5 Fiesta platform
- 5-door tall hatch body
- Phase 2 facelift 2005
- 1.4/1.6 Duratec petrol, 1.4/1.6 TDCi diesel
- 4-speed Durashift auto on petrol
Common issues
- Coil packs
- 1.4 TDCi DPF
- Heater blower
- Wishbone bushes
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
1.4 16v petrol
BHP80
Torque124 Nm
0–6013.0 s
Top105 mph
MPG (US)35 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT / 4AT
1.6 16v petrol
BHP100
Torque146 Nm
0–6011.0 s
Top111 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT / 4AT
1.4 TDCi diesel
BHP68
Torque160 Nm
0–6015.5 s
Top99 mph
MPG (US)53 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT
1.6 TDCi diesel
BHP90
Torque204 Nm
0–6012.7 s
Top109 mph
MPG (US)50 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT