Ford Fiesta VII (Mk7, facelift 2013) 3 door ST 1.6 EcoBoost (182 Hp)


Overall Rating

8.5 / 10
Safety 5.0 / 5
Engine 4.8 / 5
Value 4.0 / 5
Performance 4.0 / 5
Comfort 3.5 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

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, facelift 2013) 3 door Overview:

Ford Fiesta (VII (Mk7, facelift 2013) 3 door). With 240 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7.9 l/100km). Weighing only 1088 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 6.9 s). The top speed reaches 223 km/h. 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.

ST 1.6 EcoBoost (182 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 5 stars

Performance Verdict

Excellent performance, offering thrilling acceleration and engaging driving dynamics, a true hot hatch experience.

Fuel Economy

Good fuel economy for a performance car, making it relatively practical for daily use.

Best Use Case: Enthusiast driving, spirited mixed-road use, performance-oriented daily driver.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Class-leading driving dynamics and handling
  • • Excellent range of efficient EcoBoost engines
  • • Sporty ST models offer true hot hatch performance
  • • Stylish exterior design, especially the 3-door
  • • Good interior quality for its segment

Cons:

  • • Rear passenger space can be cramped for adults
  • • Some basic engines feel underpowered outside of city driving
  • • Firm ride on sportier trims (ST) might not suit all
  • • Infotainment system can feel dated compared to rivals

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(VII (Mk7) 5 door: 2011 - 2012).

General:
Brand:Ford
Model:Fiesta
Generation:VII (Mk7, facelift 2013) 3 door
Modification (Engine):ST 1.6 EcoBoost (182 Hp)
Start of production:2013
End of production:2017
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Hatchback
Seats:5
Doors:3
Engine:
Power:182 Hp @ 5700 rpm. Same horsepower
Power per litre:114 Hp/l [85mm less]
Torque:240 Nm @ 1600-5000 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:JTJA More details about the engine JTJA
Engine displacement:1596
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:4
Fuel injection system:Direct injection
Engine aspiration:Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain:DOHC
Engine oil capacity:4.05 l
Coolant:6.2 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:79 mm mm
Piston Stroke:81.4 mm mm
Compression ratio:10.1:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:7.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:4.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:5.9 l/100 km
Emission standard:Euro 5
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:6.9 sec
Maximum speed:223 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:6 kg/Hp, 167.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:4.5 kg/Nm, 220.6 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:6.6 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1088
Max. weight:1575
Max load:487
Trunk (boot) space - maximum:965 l
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:281 l
Fuel tank capacity:42 l
Size:
Length:3982 mm mm [85mm less]
Width:1709 mm mm [13mm less]
Height:1456 mm mm [17mm less]
Wheelbase:2489 mm mm [Same wheelbase.]
Width with mirrors folded:1778 mm
Width including mirrors:1987 mm
Front track:1492 mm
Rear (Back) track:1481 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter):11.2 m [above average]
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears6
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesVentilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakesDisc [above average]
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringElectric Steering
Tires size205/40 R17
Wheel rims size7.5J x 17
Front suspensionIndependent type McPherson
Rear suspensionSemi-independent, coil spring

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