8.3
2023 Ford Fiesta ST review
The facelifted Ford Fiesta ST hot hatch might be going, going, gone from Australia, but it won't be soon forgotten.
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Scott Collie
2023 Ford Fiesta vs 2023 Suzuki Swift Comparison
Ford Fiesta
Suzuki Swift
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2023 Ford
Fiesta
vs
2023 Suzuki
Swift
How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the light category, between scores of 7.1 and 8.2.
8.3
8.3
7.6
7.1
Based on the Ford Fiesta ST
Based on the Suzuki Swift HYBRID PLUS
Best suitable for...
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
45L
284 km
37L
170 to 226 km
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lively chassis
- Characterful engine
- Slick manual transmission
Misses
- More expensive than before...
- ...while missing safety equipment
- It's going away, and not coming back
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Characterful, efficient little engine
- Light body brings lively handling
- Much improved interior technology
Misses
- Light body feels tinny at times
- Powertrain needs a heavy right foot
- Cabin tech still lags rivals
Colours Available
Metallic paint is $690 in Queensland and $595 in all other states and territories. The Sport’s two-tone paint is $1190 in Queensland and $1095 elsewhere.
Pure White Pearl is standard on all models, with the following finishes optional:
- Speedy Blue
- Mineral Grey
- Premium Silver (excludes Sport)
- Super Black
- Burning Red
- Champion Yellow (Sport)
- Flame Orange with black roof (Sport)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1497 | 998 - 1373 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.2L, 1.4L, 1.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 3 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 147kW | 66kW - 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm | 120Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4500 | 2500 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.7 | 9.9 - 12.5 | |
