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DS 4 1.6 THPvsFord Fiesta VII (MK7) · Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) · Facelift 2012

ST 1.6 EcoBoost

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Comparison overview

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DS 4 1.6 THP

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    138 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,017 km
    632 mi
  • Largest trunk
    359 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Highest torque
    290 Nm
    214 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,088 kg
    2,399 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    184 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelDS41.6 THPFordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Power
210hp157kW
200hp149kW
Torque
285Nm210lb-ft
290Nm214lb-ft
Curb weight
1,387kg3,058lb
1,088kg2,399lb
Gross weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
96.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
68.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
34.8s
Calculated
27.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,017km632mi
Calculated
787km489mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,596cc97cu in
Length
4,284mm169in
3,982mm157in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,709mm67in
Height
1,502mm59in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,612mm103in
2,489mm98in
Front track
1,532mm60in
-
Rear track
1,527mm60in
-
Trunk volume
359L
276L
Max trunk volume-
960L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
48L
CO2 emissions
138g/km
140g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

DS 4 1.6 THPFord Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoostPowerTorque
  • DS 4 1.6 THP: Power / Torque
  • Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
DS41.6 THP6,000 rpm1,750 rpm6,250 rpm
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost6,000 rpm2,500-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricDS41.6 THPFordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.8 s
27.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS41.6 THP
210 hp
157 kW
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
200 hp
149 kW

DS 4 1.6 THP has 10 hp more than Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost.

The biggest power difference is between Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost and DS 4 1.6 THP: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS41.6 THP
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
290 Nm
214 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS41.6 THP
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
1,088 kg
2,399 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS41.6 THP
235 km/h
146 mph
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although DS 4 1.6 THP has more power, Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost and DS 4 1.6 THP: 1.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS41.6 THP
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS41.6 THP
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS41.6 THP
1,017 km
632 mi
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
787 km
489 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
DS41.6 THP
210 hp
157 kW
8.4 s
235 km/h
146 mph
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
200 hp
149 kW
6.7 s
230 km/h
143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
DS41.6 THP
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
359 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,502 mm
59.1 in
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
276 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
3,982 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
DS41.6 THP
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
DS41.6 THP
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.4 s
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
DS41.6 THP
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleDS41.6 THPFordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Power
210 hp
157 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
1,088 kg
2,399 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
359 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,502 mm
59.1 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
276 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
3,982 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Range score
1,017 km
632 mi
787 km
489 mi
CO2 score
138 g/km
140 g/km
Trunk score
359 L
12.7 cu ft
276 L
9.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleDS 4 1.6 THPFord Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

DS 4 1.6 THP

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 230 km (143 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 83 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost

  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 299 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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