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2018 Ford Fiesta

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Rating7.4

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Compact Sedan
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$14,205 - $21,285
Starting Price 

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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Good exterior design.

Not particularly appealing to drive as compared to its direct rivals.

No longer offer the optional 1.0L Inline 3 engine.

Sporty handling around the curves.

Gas economy isn't that good.

Offers a better 4.2-inch display screen.

Plenty of advanced driving aids and convenience features available.

A Rearview camera is now available as a standard feature.

Specs & Features

$14,205

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 2018 Ford Fiesta Sedan makes for an excellent contender in the compact sedan class. With 3 trims on offer, the 2018 Ford Fiesta sedan has a base MSRP of $14,205, with prices going all the way up to an MSRP of $19,195, competing directly with the Hyundai Accent, the Nissan Versa, and the Kia Rio. Only a 1.6L Inline 4 engine is offered, however, there#39;s a choice between a 5-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Together, they produce 120 horsepower and 112 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 9.4 seconds, the Fiesta sedan maintains a combined fuel economy of 30 MPG. Ford offers the Fiesta sedan in 9 stunning colors, with the Magnetic Gray being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

With there being 3 trim levels to choose from, we highly recommend the mid-level SE trim. This trim offers all the features of the base S trim level along with a few desirable ameneties such as MyKey parental controls, cruise control, and power windows. There's also a reasonable list of optional features available- of which we recommend the Appearance package if you're looking for a 6.5 inch touchscreen and Ford Sync Infotainment interface. 

 

Trims

    S
    $14,205 onwards
    • Engine: 1.6L 4cyl FWD 5M
    • Horsepower: 120 hp @ 6350 rpm hp
    • Torque: 112 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.4 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 30 mpg
    SE
    $15,435 onwards
    • Engine: 1.6L 4cyl FWD 5M
    • Horsepower: 120 hp @ 6350 rpm hp
    • Torque: 112 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.4 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 30 mpg
    Titanium
    $19,195 onwards
    • Engine: 1.6L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 120 hp @ 6350 rpm hp
    • Torque: 112 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.5 sec
    • Top Speed: 121 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 31 mpg
    ST
    $21,285 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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Horsepower

197 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

202 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

Capacity

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2018 Ford Fiesta vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		9.4 sec17.3 sec-
    		7.7 sec15.9 sec-
    		7.8 sec15.5 sec122 mph
    		8.2 sec16.3 sec110 mph
    		8.2 sec14.5 sec127 mph
    2018 Mazda 3

    Ranked #4

    		8.4 sec16.6 sec130 mph
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    2018 Ford Fiesta vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		27 mpg35 mpg30 mpg12.4 gal.334.8/434 mi.
      		28 mpg40 mpg33 mpg14.5 gal.406/580 mi.
      		27 mpg40 mpg32 mpg13.7 gal.369.9/548 mi.
      2018 Kia Rio

      Ranked #2

      		29 mpg37 mpg32 mpg11.9 gal.345.1/440.3 mi.
      		28 mpg36 mpg32 mpg13.2 gal.369.6/475.2 mi.
      		28 mpg40 mpg32 mpg12.4 gal.347.2/496 mi.

      2018 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.
        		183.7 in.70.5 in.57.4 in.6 in.106.3 in.
        		183.4 in.70 in.57.2 in.5.2 in.104.4 in.
        		183.1 in.69.9 in.57.3 in.6.7 in.106.3 in.
        		182.3 in.70.8 in.55.7 in.6 in.106.3 in.
        		182.1 in.69.3 in.58.9 in.6.4 in.106.3 in.

        2018 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.285.9 cu.ft.
          		13.2 cu.ft.90.7 cu.ft.58.5 cu.ft.
          		15.7 cu.ft.94.1 cu.ft.61 cu.ft.
          2018 Mazda 3

          Ranked #4

          		12.4 cu.ft.96.4 cu.ft.47.1 cu.ft.
          		15.1 cu.ft.97.8 cu.ft.46.2 cu.ft.
          		13.7 cu.ft.90.2 cu.ft.45.4 cu.ft.

          2018 Ford Fiesta vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		285.9 cu.ft.12.8 cu.ft.285.9 cu.ft.-
            2018 Mazda 3

            Ranked #2

            		47.1 cu.ft.12.4 cu.ft.47.1 cu.ft.-
            		46.2 cu.ft.15.1 cu.ft.46.2 cu.ft.-
            		-12.3 cu.ft.--
            		13.5 cu.ft.12.3 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.-
            		-14.9 cu.ft.--

            2018 Ford Fiesta vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		-2571 lbs.
              2018 Kia Rio

              Ranked #1

              		-2648 lbs.
              		827 lbs.2935 lbs.
              		986 lbs.2742 lbs.
              		1325 lbs.2974 lbs.
              		908 lbs.3093 lbs.

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