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    2012 Ford Fiesta

    Used from

    $15,490 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    4

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    3.6 - 6.9 L / 100km

    About the Ford Fiesta

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2012 Ford Fiesta's used prices in Australia typically range from $5,900 for the CL variant and topping out at $7,600 for the Zetec.

    There are 5 variants of the Fiesta available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2010.

    Engine options include 1.6L petrol (89kW/151Nm) and 1.6L turbo diesel (66kW/200Nm). Available with 5 speed manual or 6 speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2012 Fiesta was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    See Ford Fiesta models from other years

    2012 Ford Fiesta Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Ford Fiesta

    CL

    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.0
      • Headroom Front: 991
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.3
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.5
      • Headroom Rear: 948
      • Headroom Rear: 953
      • Leg Room Front (in): 42.1
      • Leg Room Front (in): 43.7
      • Leg Room Front: 1069
      • Leg Room Front: 1111
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 32.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 823
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1350
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 51.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1297
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • On Gearknob: Alloy Look
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Constant
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Side airbag
      • Head Protection
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    LX

    Adds to CL:
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    Removes from CL:
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.3
      • Headroom Rear: 948
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • On Gearknob: Alloy Look
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic

    Zetec

    Adds to LX:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    Removes from LX:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Internal dimensions
      • Leg Room Front (in): 42.1
      • Leg Room Front: 1069

    Metal

    Adds to Zetec:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Front seat
      • Heated
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from Zetec:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    ECOnetic

    Adds to Metal:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
    Removes from Metal:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    See all 2012 Ford Fiesta Specs

    2012 Ford Fiesta Dimensions

    1481mm
    1722mm
    3950mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2012 Ford Fiesta Dimensions

    2012 Ford Fiesta Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Ford Fiesta

    The most fuel efficient Ford Fiesta is the ECONETIC with a 5 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 1.6L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ and uses 3.7L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Ford Fiesta that uses the most amount of fuel is the LX with a 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 1.6L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 6.1L of Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Ford Fiesta variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Ford FiestaFuel TypeCombined
    1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.1 L/100km
    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.1 L/100km
    1.6L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.1 L/100km
    See all Ford Fiesta Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Ford Fiesta?

    The Ford Fiesta has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2012 Ford Fiesta Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Ford Fiesta?

    The Ford Fiesta offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Ford Fiesta FAQs

    The cheapest Ford Fiesta is the CL that starts from $5,900.

    The most expensive Ford Fiesta is the ZETEC that starts from $7,600.

    The best towing capacity of a Ford Fiesta is 900 kg offered by the following variants: CL, LX, ZETEC and METAL.

    The largest Ford Fiesta is the LX which measures 1722mm wide, 4291mm in length and sits 1454mm tall.

    The most powerful Ford Fiesta is the METAL which has 98kW of power from its 1.6L MULTI POINT F/INJ engine.

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    The heaviest Ford Fiesta is the METAL which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).

    The Ford Fiesta may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded Petrol or Diesel.