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2016 Ford Fiesta
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2016 Ford Fiesta

The subcompact Fiesta, offered in sedan and four-door hatchback bodies, drives nicely, with agile handling and a supple, controlled ride. Wind, road, and engine noise are well suppressed. Interior fit and finish and equipment levels are impressive for the class, with soft-touch dash materials and Ford's Sync handsfree system. However, the rear seat is extremely cramped. In our tests, the Fiesta feels slow, but fuel economy is excellent. The sporty ST version is a blast to drive with its turbo four-cylinder and manual transmission. The manual-only turbo three-cylinder SFE version is aimed at maximizing fuel economy. This generation of the Fiesta was introduced in 2010, with incremental changes added through 2013. The 2014 update included new front-end styling with a larger chrome-accented grille. MyFord Touch, Ford's up-level infotainment system, also became available for 2014.

Market value
$4,525
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2016
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door hatchback
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
Sequential, 6-speed
Category
Small sedans/hatchbacks
Generation began
2011

Pricing

Current retail median
$4,525
Retail value range
$3,825 - $7,525
Original MSRP range
$14,580 - $21,460
Trade-in range
$1,245 - $4,400

Ratings

Road test score
64/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
27 MPG
EPA highway
37 MPG
EPA combined
31 MPG
Tested city
22 MPG
Tested highway
45 MPG
Tested overall
33 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,195
Cruising range
405 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
4.3 sec
0-60 mph
10.9 sec
60-0 mph braking
142 ft
Avoidance speed
52.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
174 in
Width
68 in
Height
58 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Weight
2,665 lb
Maximum load
825 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
5 in
Front leg room
41.5 in
Rear head room
1.5 in
Rear leg room
24.5 in
Luggage
3+1+0

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
6/10
Greenhouse gas score
7/10
SmartWay
Yes

Brand context

About Ford

Among Ford’s SUVs and pickups, the smallest options usually earn our highest ratings. Consumer Reports has recommended the Mustang Mach-E EV, the thrilling Mustang coupe and convertible, and the Maverick, a small pickup truck available with a hybrid powertrain. Most other vehicles, however, score low in our road tests and have average to below average reliability. With some exceptions, used Fords can be a risk. The Ford F-150 pickup combines true truck capabilities with quiet, roomy cabins, making it one of the best-selling vehicles in the U.S. However, our tests found that recent F-150s have a stiff ride, unresponsive handling, and below average reliability. The Lightning, an EV version of the F-150, drives better and is faster than its gasoline equivalent. The Bronco SUVs has exceptional off-road ability and classic boxy styling, but suffers from issues like wind noise and long stopping distances.

Vehicle ID: 5823 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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