Ford Fiesta Zetec-S TDCi review - data

Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi Zetec-S

Test date 15 February 2005  Price as tested £12,495

For  Handling/ride, accurate steering, sweet gearshift, low running costs

Against Engine lacks performance, cabin plastics feel cheap

How much ?

  • Price as tested £12,495
  • Price as tested £12,495

How fast

  • 0-30mph 3.6 sec
  • 0-60mph 10.3 sec
  • 0-100mph 39.9 sec
  • 0-150mph no data
  • 0-200mph  no data
  • 30-70mph  10.4 sec
  • 0-400m  17.9 / 78 sec/mph
  • 0-1000m  33.1 / 96 sec/mph
  • 30-50mph in 3rd/4th  4.4 / 5.9
  • 40-60mph in 4th/5th  6.2 / 8.4 sec
  • 50-70mph in 5th  9.1 sec
  • 60-0mph  2.8 sec
  • Top speed  109 mph
  • Noise at 70mph  74 dbA

How thirsty?

  • Test average  44.9 mpg
  • Test best/worst  52.2 / 16.2

Government figures

  • Combined/urban  62.8 / 52.3 mpg
  • CO2 emissions  119 g/km

How big?

  • Length  3921 mm
  • Width  1683 mm
  • Height  1468 mm
  • Wheelbase  2486 mm
  • Weight  1150 kg
  • Fuel tank  no data

Engine

  • Layout 4 cyls Inline , 1560 cc
  • Max power 89 bhp at 4000 rpm
  • Max torque 150 ft at 1750 rpm
  • Specific output no data
  • Power to weight no data
  • Installation F
  • Bore/stoke no data
  • Compression ratio no data
  • Valve gear 4 per cylDOHC
  • Ignition and fuel Common rail direct multi-point fuel injection , Diesel

Gearbox

  • Type 5-speed Manual
  • 1st no data
  • 2nd no data
  • 3rd no data
  • 4th no data
  • 5th no data
  • 6th no data
  • Final drive no data

Suspension

  • Front Independent with MacPherson struts, and subframe-mounted 'L' arm. Anti-roll bar
  • Rear Twist-beam with coil springs

Steering

  • Type Rack and pinion power assisted
  • Lock to lock no data

Brakes

  • Front Discs
  • Rear Drum

Wheel & tyres

  • Size front 6.5J x 16in in
  • Size rear 6.5J x 16in in
  • Made of Alloy
  • Tyres front 195/45 R16
  • Tyres rear 195/45 R16

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