2011 Ford Fiesta

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Rating7.7

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Compact Sedan
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$13,200 - $17,500
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Dynamic handling due to its compact dimensions

The rear seats are confined in terms of legroom

It is a new model for 2011

Punchy yet refined inline-4 engine

One of the smallest trunks in its class

The in-cabin tech is quite impressive for a car of this class

Specs & Features

$13,200

price

120 hp @ 6350 rpm

horsepower

112 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

torque

5-Speed Manual

transmission

1.6L 4cyl FWD 5M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2011 Ford Fiesta Sedan makes for an excellent contender in the subcompact sedan class. With 3 trims on offer, the Ford Fiesta has a base MSRP of $13,200, with prices going all the way up to MSRP $17,500, competing directly with the Hyundai Accent, the Nissan Versa, and the Chevrolet Aveo. Only a 1.6L inline-4 engine is offered, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. An optional 6-speed automatic transmission is available as an option Together, they produce 120 horsepower and 112 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 9.5 seconds, the Fiesta maintains a combined fuel economy of 34 MPG. Ford offers the Fiesta in 5 stunning colors, with the Blue Flame being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

The Fiesta is Ford’s newest offering to the compact segment class, which indeed makes a banging debut to give the rivals a run for their money. Available in 4 different trims, the base trims are the economical class focused more on practicality and fuel efficiency. Going with the SEL trim introduces luxury to the existing features list by adding features like LED parking lights, a rear spoiler, a premium sound system, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, ambient lighting, 16-inch painted wheels and the Sync multimedia voice-command system.

Trims

    S
    $13,200 onwards
    • 15-inch steel Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Front manual air conditioning
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    SE
    $14,500 onwards
    • AM/FM/Satellite-Prep
    • Premium cloth Seat trim
    SEL
    $16,600 onwards
    • 16-inch painted aluminum Wheels
    • Heated mirrors
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Sirius AM/FM/Satellite
    SES
    $17,500 onwards
    • Engine: 1.6L 4cyl FWD 5M
    • Horsepower: 120 hp @ 6350 rpm hp
    • Torque: 112 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.2 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 32 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$13,200- $17,500

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.68

Horsepower

120 hp @ 6350 rpm

Torque

112 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

Capacity

5

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Gasoline

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123 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm

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Gasoline

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105 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

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Gasoline

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136 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm

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Gasoline

8.05

140 hp @ 6300 rpm

128 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm

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Gasoline

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131 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm

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Gasoline

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106 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

8

156 hp @ 6200 rpm

144 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm

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Gasoline

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144 hp @ 6500 rpm

135 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

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2011 Ford Fiesta vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    9.3 sec17.3 sec-
    2011 Saab 9-3

    Ranked #1

    7.4 sec--
    8 sec--
    8.01 sec--
    8.1 sec16.2 sec120 mph
    8.2 sec16.2 sec-

    2011 Ford Fiesta vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      29 mpg37 mpg32 mpg16 gal.336/444 mi.
      28 mpg38 mpg32 mpg12.8 gal.358.4/486.4 mi.
      28 mpg35 mpg31 mpg13.2 gal.369.6/462 mi.
      2011 Kia Rio

      Ranked #2

      28 mpg34 mpg31 mpg11.9 gal.333.2/404.6 mi.
      27 mpg35 mpg30 mpg12 gal.324/420 mi.
      22 mpg36 mpg30 mpg15.6 gal.405.6/561.6 mi.

      2011 Ford Fiesta vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        173.6 in.67.8 in.58 in.6 in.98 in.
        2011 Saab 9-3

        Ranked #1

        182.9 in.70.9 in.57.1 in.5.9 in.105.3 in.
        182.2 in.70 in.57.2 in.5.5 in.104.4 in.
        181 in.70.7 in.58.1 in.7 in.105.7 in.
        2011 Mazda 3

        Ranked #4

        180.7 in.69.1 in.57.9 in.4.7 in.103.9 in.
        180.3 in.68.5 in.58.1 in.6.1 in.103.1 in.

        2011 Ford Fiesta vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          12.8 cu.ft.85.1 cu.ft.65.7 cu.ft.
          14.7 cu.ft.96.8 cu.ft.217.3 cu.ft.
          12 cu.ft.90.9 cu.ft.6 cu.ft.
          15.5 cu.ft.94.1 cu.ft.168 cu.ft.
          2011 Kia Rio

          Ranked #4

          11.9 cu.ft.92.2 cu.ft.11.9 cu.ft.
          2011 Mazda 3

          Ranked #5

          11.8 cu.ft.94.1 cu.ft.95.2 cu.ft.

          2011 Ford Fiesta vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            83.1 cu.ft.12.8 cu.ft.65.7 cu.ft.-
            -12.4 cu.ft.--
            2011 Kia Rio

            Ranked #3

            147.4 cu.ft.11.9 cu.ft.11.9 cu.ft.-
            32.8 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.-
            168 cu.ft.15.5 cu.ft.168 cu.ft.-
            72.1 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.72.1 cu.ft.180 ft.

            2011 Ford Fiesta vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              --2578 lbs.
              2000 lbs.1157 lbs.3075 lbs.
              1500 lbs.-2734 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1219 lbs.3102 lbs.
              2011 Saab 9-3

              Ranked #4

              --3440 lbs.
              -1273 lbs.2365 lbs.

              2011 Ford Fiesta Sedan Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              3

              Recalls

              3

              Investigations

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