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2016 Ford Fiesta

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Rating7.5

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Compact Sedan
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$14,580 - $21,460
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Decent fuel economy

Limited cargo space compared to rivals

Remote keyless entry added as a standard feature

Available automatic transmission

Offers least legroom in its segment

Optional Sync 3 infotainment system added to the list

Host of optional equipment offered

Specs & Features

$14,580

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 2016 Ford Fiesta makes for an excellent contender in the subcompact sedan class. With 3 trims on offer, the Ford Fiesta has a base MSRP of $14,965, with prices going all the way up to MSRP $18,915, competing directly with the Nissan Versa, the Hyundai Accent, and the Chevrolet Sonic Sedan. Only a 1.6L Inline-4 engine is offered, mated to a 5-Speed Manual transmission. Together, they produce 120 horsepower and 112 lb-ft of torque. Buyers also get an optional 6-speed automatic transmission on all three trims. Accelerating from 0-60 in 9.5 seconds, the Fiesta maintains a combined fuel economy of 30 MPG. Ford offers the Fiesta in 9 stunning colors, with the Dark Emerald Green being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

While the 2016 Ford Fiesta caters to buyers specifically looking for practicality and decent comfort, it offers good enough standard features for just that. If features like cruise control, power windows, automatic headlights, etc are what you want in your next car, we’d recommend going with the SE grade which has all of these as standard.

Trims

    S
    $14,580 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Manual front air conditioning
    • Remote anti-theft alarm system
    SE
    $15,810 onwards
    • AM/FM/Satellite-Prep
    • Premium cloth Seat trim
    Titanium
    $18,530 onwards
    • Automatic Front air conditioning
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Parking assist
    ST
    $21,460 onwards
    • Engine: 1.6L 4cyl FWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 197 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 202 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.2 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 29 mpg

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2016 Ford Fiesta vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		9.4 sec17.3 sec-
    		7.8 sec15.5 sec114 mph
    		8.2 sec16.5 sec130 mph
    2016 Mazda 3

    Ranked #2

    		8.2 sec16.4 sec130 mph
    		8.2 sec16.3 sec118 mph
    		8.4 sec16.7 sec-
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    2016 Ford Fiesta vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		27 mpg36 mpg31 mpg12.4 gal.334.8/434 mi.
      2016 Mazda 3

      Ranked #1

      		29 mpg41 mpg33 mpg13.2 gal.382.8/541.2 mi.
      		27 mpg40 mpg31 mpg12.4 gal.334.8/496 mi.
      		27 mpg37 mpg31 mpg12.8 gal.345.6/473.6 mi.
      		26 mpg38 mpg31 mpg11.4 gal.307.8/433.2 mi.
      		27 mpg37 mpg31 mpg13.2 gal.369.6/488.4 mi.

      2016 Ford Fiesta vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		173.6 in.67.8 in.58 in.7 in.98 in.
        		183.9 in.71.4 in.58.1 in.9 in.105.7 in.
        		183.9 in.72 in.57.7 in.4 in.106.4 in.
        		183.3 in.70 in.57.2 in.5.2 in.104.4 in.
        		182.6 in.69.9 in.57.3 in.5.5 in.106.3 in.
        		182.3 in.70.8 in.55.7 in.6 in.106.3 in.

        2016 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.46.2 cu.ft.
          		15 cu.ft.94.6 cu.ft.237.8 cu.ft.
          		14.8 cu.ft.95.6 cu.ft.128.1 cu.ft.
          		13.1 cu.ft.97.2 cu.ft.33.5 cu.ft.
          		13.2 cu.ft.90.7 cu.ft.487.3 cu.ft.
          		15.1 cu.ft.95.9 cu.ft.67.2 cu.ft.

          2016 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.46.2 cu.ft.-
            		52.4 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.52.4 cu.ft.-
            		83.1 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.33.5 cu.ft.73 ft.
            		67 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.67 cu.ft.-
            		13.5 cu.ft.12.3 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.131 ft.
            		28 cu.ft.15.7 cu.ft.28 cu.ft.-

            2016 Ford Fiesta vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		--2578 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.-3300 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.-3122 lbs.
              		--2800 lbs.
              		-827 lbs.2935 lbs.
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              Ranked #2

              		--2869 lbs.

              2016 Ford Fiesta Sedan Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              0

              Recalls

              0

              Investigations

              176

              Complaints
              Overall Safety Rating
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