Ford Fiesta 1.4i Zetec review - data

Ford Fiesta 1.4i Zetec

Test date 15 October 2008  Price as tested £13,545

For  Class-leading ride and handling, sound interior ergonomics, smooth engine

Against Average performance, less spacious than rivals, not the cheapest

How much ?

  • Price as tested £13,545
  • Price as tested £12,095

How fast

  • 0-30mph 4 sec
  • 0-60mph no data
  • 0-100mph 43.4 sec
  • 0-150mph no data
  • 0-200mph  no data
  • 30-70mph  no data
  • 0-400m  18.8 / 75.5 sec/mph
  • 0-1000m  34.4 / 93.9 sec/mph
  • 30-50mph in 3rd/4th  7.3 / 11.1
  • 40-60mph in 4th/5th  11.8 / 16.7 sec
  • 50-70mph in 5th  21.8 sec
  • 60-0mph  no data
  • Top speed  no data
  • Noise at 70mph  68 dbA

How thirsty?

  • Test average  33.9 mpg
  • Test best/worst  40.8 / 19.1

Government figures

  • Combined/urban  48.7 / 37.2 mpg
  • CO2 emissions  133 g/km

How big?

  • Length  3950 mm
  • Width  1722 mm
  • Height  1481 mm
  • Wheelbase  2489 mm
  • Weight  1041 kg
  • Fuel tank  42.0 litres

Engine

  • Layout 4 cyls In Line , 1388 cc
  • Max power 95 bhp at 5750 rpm
  • Max torque 94 ft at 4200 rpm
  • Specific output 68.4 bhp per litre
  • Power to weight 98 bhp per tonne
  • Installation F Transverse
  • Bore/stoke 76.0x76.5 mm
  • Compression ratio 11.0:1
  • Valve gear 4 per cyl4
  • Ignition and fuel 4 Tower Coil, Port fuel injection , Unleaded

Gearbox

  • Type 5-speed Manual
  • 1st 3.58 / 4.6
  • 2nd 1.93 / 8.6
  • 3rd 1.28 / 13
  • 4th 0.95 / 17.5
  • 5th 0.76 / 21.9
  • 6th no data
  • Final drive 4.03

Suspension

  • Front MacPherson type front suspension with L–shaped, sub-frame mounted lower control arms. Struts with Twin-tube shock absorbers and dual path Top Mounts. Anti Roll Bar
  • Rear Twist-beam rear suspension with angled pivot bushes. Coil springs. Mono-tube shock absorber modules located behind wheel centre.

Steering

  • Type Electric Power Assisted Steering Column
  • Lock to lock 2.60

Brakes

  • Front 258x23mm Vented Discs
  • Rear 200x30mm Drums

Wheel & tyres

  • Size front 6.0J x 15'' '8-Spoke' Alloy in
  • Size rear 6.0J x 15'' '8-Spoke' Alloy in
  • Made of Alloy
  • Tyres front 195/50 R15
  • Tyres rear 195/50 R15

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