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Ford Fiesta VII Sedan (Mk7) 1.6 (105 Hp) PowerShift
Overall Rating
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 Sedan (Mk7) Overview:
Ford Fiesta (VII Sedan (Mk7)). With 150 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.4 l/100km). Weighing only 1125 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.9 s). The top speed reaches 181 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.6 (105 Hp) PowerShift Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate power for daily driving and highway cruising, though the PowerShift automatic can sometimes feel less responsive than traditional automatics.
Fuel Economy
Achieves a respectable 5.9 l/100 km combined, making it a fuel-efficient option for an automatic sedan in its class.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Agile handling and fun-to-drive dynamics (especially manual versions)
- • Good fuel economy across the engine lineup
- • Practical sedan body style with decent trunk space
- • Strong Euro NCAP safety rating for its class
- • Affordable to buy and run, offering good value
Cons:
- • PowerShift automatic transmission can have reliability and refinement issues
- • Rear passenger space is tight for adults on longer journeys
- • Interior materials can feel budget-oriented in some trims
- • Noticeable road and wind noise at highway speeds
- • Entry-level 85hp engine can feel underpowered outside of city limits
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(VII (Mk7, facelift 2013) 5 door: 2013 - 2017).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Fiesta |
| Generation: | VII Sedan (Mk7) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 (105 Hp) PowerShift |
| Start of production: | 2015 |
| End of production: | 2017 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 105 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 65.8 Hp/l [351mm more] |
| Torque: | 150 Nm @ 4000-4500 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 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.1 l |
| Coolant: | 5.8 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: | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 181 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.7 kg/Hp, 93.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.5 kg/Nm, 133.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.3 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1125 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 455 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4320 mm [351mm more] |
| Width: | 1722 mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1489 mm [6mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2489 mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1473 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1461 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.1 m [above average] |
| 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 | 195/55 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, coil spring |
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