Are 2010 Ford Fiestas reliable?
Is a used Ford Fiesta hatchback reliable? The Fiesta finished in 16th place in the small and city car class of our most recent reliability survey. This seems like a fairly average result but the percentage score compared with rivals is strong. Plus the Fiesta did do much better than its arch rival, the Vauxhall Corsa.
Is the Ford Fiesta Zetec a good car?
We’re big fans of the basic Ford Fiesta thanks to its great looks, decent levels of equipment and excellent driving characteristics – which mean it is lots of fun to drive. The Ford Fiesta Zetec is a great choice because it builds on the Fiesta’s natural strengths.
Is Ford Fiesta diesel a good car?
The diesel is a good engine too but you have to ask whether the savings in fuel over the already frugal 1.0-litre petrol engine is worth putting up with the inevitable diesel rattle. With sharp steering, excellent grip and a lively chassis, the Fiesta is an absolute hoot in the corners.
What kind of car is the Ford Fiesta?
Models Covered: 3 & 5dr hatch: (1.25, 1.4, 1.6 petrol 1.4 TDCI, 1.6 TDCI diesel [Style, Studio, Edge, Zetec, Zetec S, Titanium, ECOnetic]) The supermini market where the Fiesta competes moves at a searing pace so it would be a bit much to ask for the car to maintain class leadership throughout its lifecycle.
What are the strengths of the Ford Fiesta?
Never a car to rock the boat, the Fiesta’s strengths lie in the ability to appeal to a wide audience and do all the things you expect a supermini to do. But with so many new rivals popping up all over the place, the Blue Oval felt moved to spice up its long serving model.
What’s the difference between a Fiesta and a Zetec?
The CL and LX models get standard suspension and seats while the Zetec model – on test here but not in showrooms until early 2011 – has sports suspension (tighter springs, retuned steering rack and 195/50R16 tyres) and front seats with more side bolsters to enhance the ability of the Fiesta’s chassis.
Which is better Ford Fiesta diesel or petrol?
For general driving, the Fiesta petrol auto is fine. But push it a bit and it feels lacklustre. The diesel, by comparison, is sparkling. Also 1.6 litres in capacity, it is down on power (66kW to 89kW) but stronger on torque with 200Nm against the petrol’s 151Nm.