Verdict
C
BHP
138 bhp
0–60
9.8 s
Top speed
117 mph
MPG
33 mpg (US)
Used
$1,900-$7,000
Strengths
- Striking square styling
- Big airy cabin
- Cheap to run
Weaknesses
- Engines underwhelming
- Plastic-heavy interior
- Body roll noticeable
Notable tech
- AM platform
- Cee'd / i30 underpinnings
- Available with custom graphics from launch
Common issues
- Theta GDi oil consumption
- Coil pack failures
- Top-mount knocks
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
1.6 CVVT petrol
BHP122
Torque154 Nm
0–6011.0 s
Top111 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT / 4AT
1.6 GDi petrol
BHP138
Torque167 Nm
0–609.8 s
Top117 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
1.6 CRDi diesel
BHP126
Torque260 Nm
0–6011.6 s
Top113 mph
MPG (US)45 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT