Test Drive Ford Fiesta 5 Doors 2013 - HB Hatchback

Ford Fiesta and Seat Ibiza Alder Mazda2 and Peugeot 207 in the consumer test drive Lords of Europeans

Urban swords
The bailies become perfect satellites, if it comes to cramped in urban space. But it seems that the new Ford Fiesta is able to bypass Mazda2, Peugeot 207 and Seat Ibiza not only in urban conditions.
None in any other segment of cars manufacturers do not show so much zeal in the struggle for the location of buyers, as in the segment of small cars. Perhaps the new Ford Fiesta will fall from its competitors a place under the sun for the Cologne Automotive, and this is not the easy task, because other manufacturers are also fully armed. But Ford is confident in the success of the Fiesta model and is ready to accept the challenge. In this test, Mazda2 1.3, Peugeot 207 95 VTI and SEAT 1.4 16V act as opponents Fiesta.
Body and Equipment
The quality of the materials and, above all, the finishes plays an important role not only in the premium class, but also in the segment of small trains. And it is here that Ford shines. Its body produces the best impression, and with the choice of materials for finishing the cabin made in a modern style, the designers are not mistaken. Troy competitors remain only to envy. Seat Ibiza and Peugeot 207 look not so solid, they are sinning in irregularities to crack in the dashboard area and front suspension. And Mazda has not too high quality finishing solid plastic. As a result, it is the new Fiesta that makes the most pleasant impression, and not least due to the design of the cabin.
As for the spaciousness of the cabin, then for passengers on the rear sofa, the most optimal conditions offers Mazda2. However, the driver and the front seat passenger in this car will be more constrained in the movements than in the salons of other test participants. Peugeot is the most spacious small car: in a small French, even giants will feel comfortable, its interior is comparable to some compact classes with some representatives of the CD. Seats Ford and Fiat, on the contrary, are located close to the doors, so freedom of movements are somewhat limited. Nevertheless, adults and children and complete, and thinners will be able to sit in these cars.
But after all, small trains should not only provide comfort for passengers, but also to accommodate their luggage. Modest and huge purchases are best placed in a large fiesta luggage compartment. Just like in Peugeot 207 and Mazda2, in the Fiesta, the back of the rear seat is divided into two parts, which provides sufficient space for transformations. But the serial set of SEAT provides only complete folding of the back of the rear sofa. A more practical solution in the form of two sections will cost the Spaniard of 150 euros.
This deficiency of Ibiza masterfully smoothes its comprehensive security system. And although for this car, the xenon headlights with adjustable light will have to additionally pay 800 euros, the remaining three manufacturers does not provide such a useful option at all. In addition, Ibiza has a system assistance system on rages, anticatrate is simply. This circumstance deterves to receive the necessary points by the Spaniard, thanks to which in the first standings he bypasses Ford Fiesta.
Comfort on the road
The trend towards the anticipation of the chassis is observed in the segment of small trains. At least Seat and Mazda chose this path. As a result, the hard elements of the suspension are able to easily spoil a comfortable shopping in the city. Sticking lids of hatches and other roadbed defects do not give rest or Ibiza nor Mazda2. In addition, such irregularities cause unpleasant crackling.
This crash is heard in Peugeot, but its springs and shock absorbers allow you to feel the atmosphere of French comfort. Nevertheless, the best here is Ford Fiesta, it shows much more cloth and focuses on comfort. The joints and waves of the road coating a native of Cologne passing flawlessly. Moreover, in cases where Seat, Mazda and Peugeout are purchased to passengers with a crash and creak, this car behaves amazingly quietly, which once again proves the good quality of the finish of his body.
But here the front seats of Fiesta can not be called the same optimal as the settings of the chassis. Whether in the chair better leg support and side support, the gap between them and comfortable Seat seats could be reduced. Peugeot and here behaves in French: its chairs are characterized by soft, which, however, is achieved by the price of a good form. Mazda loses in this standings due to small seats, but gains points thanks to the air conditioner, which only has it in the basic configuration.
Engine and transmission
Little 4-cylinder engines with a volume of about 1.4 liters are installed under the hoods of all four candidates. The power of Seat'a and Mazda is 86 hp, Peugeot gave his 207th model 95 horses, and Ford involved another horsepower more. So, the strongest Fiesta turns out to be the fastest during acceleration. And with a special ease, it reaches a speed of 100 km / h. When overclocking up to 120 km / h Ford is ahead of Mazda by 2.3 seconds.
Ford quite confidently accelerates already on low revs, and Mazda fuel mixture lacks air. The same problem negatively affects the development of torque at a speed of 80-120 km / h. Here the Japanese lags significantly behind the Seat'a C Peugeot. Ford gearbox running fast, gear ratios are approximate. The optimality of choosing the ratio of gear ratios is confirmed by the good characteristics of the car movement. At the same level, the transmissions of the Seat transmission are included. At the very least, good gearbox setting smoothes such a Spaniard flaw as a bad ability to develop a torque. Mazda transmissions are not under the power when shifting it works somewhat sharply. But the least proven to be an insensitive and intavative gearbox Peugeot.
Those who are expected by the corresponding fuel consumption, do not disappoint Ford and SEAT. Ibiza burns only 7 liters of fuel per 100 km. Appetite Fiesta just more than 7.2 liters per 100 km. Peugeot (7.7 liters) and Mazda (7.8 liters) spend too much fuel for its class.
Dynamics
In this standings, priorities arranges seat. He refuses comfort in favor of sports qualities. By manageability, he has no equal among other competitors. The Spaniard confidently comes into a rotation controlled by an informative steering wheel, and shows an amazing stability when it passes. In addition, it is distinguished by a smooth course, and considerable merit belongs to a wide 16-inch tires (650 euros).
He is alien to the casual rolls characteristic of Peugeot and Mazda2. Ford is also not too sinning body rolls. And his inability compete in this event with Seat and Mazda, which also has wide tires worth 166 euros, is explained by the fact that Ford cannot disable the ESP system. But the Fiesta has the best brakes that in everyday life plays a big role, rather than the groove in management.
Prices
In this part of the contest, the victory was divided by Mazda and Seat. Both cars scored good points for low emissions of harmful substances. In addition, the Japanese corresponds to most of the requirements of the AUTO Zeitung editorial board in terms of the configuration and has the best warranty conditions. The necessary points for the final assessment of the SEAT ensures that not too frightening price. So peugeot and ford here can not surprise anything, and they remains to be placed in the tail.
Output
According to the test results, Seat and Ford won. More affordable price, sports management and high safety levels speak in favor of the Spaniard. Ford has the best comfort and playful engine, and in quality he surpasses his rivals. The lack of Mazda lies in its weak engine, and Peugeot lags behind everything due to the low level of security.
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

   
 
 

A source: Autozeitung.de.