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Ford Fiesta VII (Mk7) 5 door 1.6 Duratec Ti-VCT (120 Hp) PowerShift
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Ford Fiesta:
The Ford Fiesta is a supermini car that was marketed by Ford from 1976 to 2023 over seven generations. Over the years, the Fiesta has mainly been developed and manufactured by Ford's European operations, and had been positioned below the Escort.
Ford sold over 15 million Fiestas from 1976 to July 2011, making it one of the best-selling Ford nameplates behind the Escort and the F-Series. It has been manufactured in the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Mexico, Taiwan, China, India, Thailand, and South Africa....(Read more on Wikipedia)
VII (Mk7) 5 door Overview:
Ford Fiesta (VII (Mk7) 5 door). With 152 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.1 l/100km). Weighing only 966 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.6 Duratec Ti-VCT (120 Hp) PowerShift Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers strong power output, but the PowerShift dual-clutch transmission can sometimes be hesitant, impacting overall responsiveness. Acceleration data is not provided.
Fuel Economy
Higher fuel consumption compared to the manual 1.6L, partly due to the automatic transmission's characteristics.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Engaging and fun-to-drive chassis
- • Stylish and modern exterior design
- • High-quality interior for its class
- • Excellent Euro NCAP safety rating
- • Good fuel efficiency from diesel and manual petrol engines
- • Strong resale value
Cons:
- • Limited rear passenger legroom
- • Base petrol engines can feel underpowered
- • Potential reliability concerns with PowerShift automatic transmission
- • Road noise can be noticeable at higher speeds
- • Small boot space compared to some rivals
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(VII (Mk7) 3 door: 2009 - 2010).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Fiesta |
| Generation: | VII (Mk7) 5 door |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 Duratec Ti-VCT (120 Hp) PowerShift |
| Start of production: | 2011 |
| End of production: | 2012 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Start & Stop System |
| Power: | 120 Hp @ 6350 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 75.2 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 152 Nm @ 5000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1596 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, Ti-VCT |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.05 l |
| Coolant: | 5.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 81.4 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.1 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.1 kg/Hp, 124.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.4 kg/Nm, 157.3 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 966 |
| Max. weight: | 1490 |
| Max load: | 524 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 736 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 436 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4067 mm [117mm more] |
| Width: | 1722 mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1473 mm [8mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2489 mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width including mirrors: | 1976 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | PowerShift |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 195/50 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 6J x 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring, Torsion |
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