2014 Ford Fiesta - Small Car, Many Uses

*In this article you will find a full review of the 2014 Ford Fiesta;

*A new gallery of the six-gen 2014 Ford Fiesta;

*Comparison of the 2014 Ford Fiesta in different markets: Australia, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Spain, USA, and the UK;

*Engines, Technologies, and Gadgets, Safety available on 2014 Ford Fiesta;

*An opinion about the 2014 Ford Fiesta from our test drives.

If you look around the new line of Ford models you will see a thing that is not like Ford one. It is the front grill. I was wondering where I have seen this part of the car. A minute later I said: Aston Martin! Ok, but what is the connection between Ford and Aston Martin. The answer is Ford Motor Company was the owner of Aston Martin from 1989 to 2007. Nowadays Ford owns an 8% share of the British carmaker. This is the reason why the front grills are similar or correctly – equal.

Now, you can find a front grill for your Aston Martin in every Ford dealer cheaply.

The 2008-2019 Ford Fiesta | Image: Dro4Cars

The Design of the 2014 Ford Fiesta

The new Ford Fiesta has classical-hatch-design. With this front grill, Fiesta looks like the mouth of a carp. The fog lights could be compared with the gills of the fish. When I turn off my comparison-imagination mode then the fog lights and the front grill with these chrome surroundings give the car a very modern and stylish outlook. The turn signals are integrated into the headlights which have beautiful shapes and used LED technology.

2014 Ford Fiesta - front grille | Image: Dro4Cars

The six-generation Ford Fiesta Side outlook

On the side look, the headlights take almost 50% from the front fender. The front fender has an oval edge which has to express it. The design of the rear fender is similar but the line isn’t so huge. There is a line that starts from the front fender pass through the front door, underlines the handle, continues through the rear door, and finishes on the rear fender. This line was made only to connect the handles of the doors. If there isn’t a line we’ll see that the handles aren’t at the same level and the side view of the Ford Fiesta will look a little bit strange. From the side view, you can see a large part of the tail lights instead as like you stay behind the car. The best part of the side view is the small spoiler on the back door. It gives to the Fiesta a complete outlook.

The side view of the 2014 Ford Fiesta | Image: Dro4Cars

The most obvious things on the side view are the rims. You can see the rims and the size of the tyres in the table below. There’s a list of the different options which are available in the different markets.

Rims and Tyres for the 2014 Ford Fiesta that are available in Australia, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Spain, USA, and the UK;

Backside view of the six-gen Ford Fiesta, in production from 2008 to 2019. 

The taillights are placed in the upper position for best visibility from the backside view. Even though the huge part of tail lights is visible from the side view. There‘s a chrome line that underlines the blue Ford oval on the 5^th door. There are a lot of lines on the backside view and they look stylish on the 2014 Ford Fiesta.

2014 Ford Fiesta - rear vide in 3/4 | Image: Dro4Cars

The Colors of the six-gen Ford Fiesta

The 2014 Ford Fiesta is available in a lot of colors:

• ·         (standard)      Frozen White, Race Red, and Blazer Blue;
• ·         (metallic)       Moondust Silver, Hot Mustard, Fashionista, Midnight Sky, Nautical Blue, Copper Pulse, Panther Black;
• ·         (special metallic)   Candy Blue, Hot Magenta.

In addition, the roof could be in different colors but this option is available in some countries like Germany and France. The tested car has a Candy Blue color and 6J 195/50/R15 5-double spoke rims, shown in the pictures.

While we talking about the exterior here are the dimensions:

Length: 3969 mm / 3982 mm (for Sport, Zetec S, ST – names of the equipment level,

            127.44 in/ 129.56 in    which are depends on the market);

Wide:   1978 mm/ 77.87 in

High:    1495 mm/ 58.86 in

While I made a research about the Ford Fiesta I found that the dimensions in Mexico, USA are a little bit different:

Length: 4056 mm (+87 mm)/ 159.69 in (+3.43 in)

Wide: 1978 mm (-2 mm)/ 77.8 in (-0.07 in)

High: 1476 mm (-19 mm)/ 58.11 in (-0.75 in) in comparison with the Fiesta for Europe, UK, and Australia.

Would you like to open the rear door of the 2014 Ford Fiesta?

The 2014 Ford Fiesta trunk | Image: Dro4Cars

Ok, there’s enough space for luggage. This trunk isn’t only for shopping because you can carry a big suitcase or two suitcases middle size. The trunk volume is 290 liters (10.24 cu. ft.) for the 5-seat version and 974 (34.4 cu. ft.) liters for the 2-seat version. The USA version volume is 14.9 cu. ft. for hatchback and 10.1 cu. ft. for the ST model. If you have to transport big and large luggage you can fall down the backseat in the ratio of 60:40 and thus the trunk volume will increase.

Backseats, there is enough space for two short guys like me but for the third person, it will be narrow. This is normal for this type of city car which original version is a two-door hatch.

The room of the rear seats of the 2014 Ford Fiesta | Image: Dro4Cars

The folded rear seats of the 2014 Ford Fiesta | Image: Dro4Cars

Let have a sit behind the steering wheel which is very ergonomic and comfortable.. The instrumental cluster has a classical view with two analog displays for the speeds of the engine and your current speed. Of course, the information for rpm and the speedometer isn’t analog, only the information is shown in this way. 

The instrument cluster of the 2014 Ford Fiesta (six-gen) | Image: Dro4Cars

The 2014 Ford Fiesta steering wheel | Image: Dro4Cars

The 2014 Ford Fiesta - dashboard | Image: Dro4Cars

We’re two people while we did the test drive of the car and the space is enough. The used materials for the dashboard don’t look cheap. Every lever and button is very close to the steering wheel and this creates the usage very easy. It isn’t necessary to lose time to find where the radio volume control is or the fan speed control. 

The 2008-2019 Ford Fiesta Middle Console

Here is the last part of the interior. The middle console is more than ergonomic and simple to use. Even more, it is beautiful. The radio control buttons are placed in V-shape and it’s so elementary to swap between the Radio, CD player, and AUX connection or to use your phone. On the right side of this V-shape are placed the buttons for your phone. You can use it while driving via Bluetooth. The tested car doesn’t have a navigation system but you can order it as additional equipment.  In the middle of this ‘V’ is the joystick with which you manage the board computer of the car. The climate control buttons are separated from the other instruments of the car. This is good because you cannot confuse the buttons.

The 2014 Ford Fiesta - central console | Image: Dro4Cars

All Equipment Levels for the 2014 Ford Fiesta

Fiesta offers a lot of equipment levels depending on the country. There are (from the low to high):

·         Ambiente

·         Trend

·         Sport

·         Titanium

·         Titanium X

·         Individual (German market)

·         ST

There are other levels arranged for the UK and they are as follow:

·         Studio

·         Style

·         Zetec

·         Zetec S

·         Titanium

·         Titanium X

·         ST

·         ST2

·         ST3 

The 2014 Ford Fiesta - driver's seat | Image: Dro4Cars

If you want to express your personality there are optional packets. They also depend on the market. The Ford Fiesta offers 15 different trims for the Bulgarian market. They are separated between the different equipment levels. Some of them are from additional equipment, with additional costs.

The 2014 Ford Fiesta - steering wheel side view | Image: Dro4Cars

The Ford Fiesta is a small car but the equipment which it offers is very good and there are a lot of options. Although that Fiesta is a small car this Ford is very comfortable for driving. The feeling is like you drive a Ford Mondeo a.k.a. Ford Fusion.

The 2014 Ford Fiesta - side and rear view | Image: Dro4Cars

The tested cars were equipped with 1.0 EcoBoost®, 3-cylinders, 123 hp turbo petrol engine with a Start&Stop system (2012 and 2013 International engine of the year). This engine at 1500 rpm works with some vibrations. When we ride on the highway with 140 km/h (87 miles/h; that is the speed limit in Bulgaria), Fiesta is a little bit noisy. Driving at 140 km/h speed there aren’t vibrations inside the 2013 Ford Fiesta.

All Engines for the 2014 Ford Fiesta

Here is a table with different engines in some countries. Depending on the market some engines aren’t available in some countries. It applies to the level of equipment as well.

List with all engines for the 2014 Ford Fiesta | Image: Dro4Cars

In other countries, which aren’t listed in this table, could find more engines and transmissions.

The Ford Fiesta ST version

The ST version is a 3-door hatchback available in some counties like Australia, Germany, and France, the UK, etc. This sporty Fiesta has a 1.6l EcoBoost engine (GTDI for the Australian market). The power is 182 hp (134 kW) @ 5700 rpm; torque 240 Nm (177 lb.-ft.) @ 1600-5000 rpm; transmission is 5-speed manual (MT 5) and 6-speed manual transmission for the Australian market. The most powerful version has 197 hp (147 kW) @ 6000 rpm and torque 274 Nm (202 lb.-ft.) @ 4200 rpm with 6-speed manual transmission (MT 6). This engine is available on the American market.

What is PowerShift® available for the 2008-2019 Ford Fiesta?

It’s a 6-speed automatic transmission that uses a dual-clutch. The first clutch manages 1-3-5 gears and the other clutch 2-4-6-Revers. When the first clutch is engaged the other one is disengaged. If you are riding on the first gear the second is already prepared for the shift. The engine reaches the rpm, transmission shifts on the second gear, and the third gear is prepared for the next shift.

PowerShift® offers and manual shifting via buttons on the gear stick. Used the plus (+) button for up and the minus (-) button for down-shifting. Ford says that using this transmission you can save 10% of used fuel.

We aren’t having tested this transmission yet. When we have a personal opinion from it we’ll share with you our experience.

The 2008-2019 Ford Fiesta Technologies and Gadgets

The six-gen Ford Fiesta - front view; MY 2014 shown | Image: Dro4Cars

The Ford ECOnetic technology is integrated into the newest engines. Ford 1.0l EcoBoost engine with 123 hp (92) has 30% more power; 32% less consumed fuel and 24% lower CO2 emissions in comparison with the largest 1.4l Duratec 96 hp (71 kW) engine.

The six-gen Ford Fiesta - rearview; MY 2014 shown | Image: Dro4Cars

Auto Start-Stop system it stops the engine when the car is completely stopped. When you push the clutch for the manual transmission or release the brake pedal for the automatic transmission the engine will be run again automatically.

Ford KeyFree with start-button. It’s an optional gadget that helps you to enter the car and run the engine without using a key via the push button. The keyholder should be with you.

Power exterior mirrors have heating. It’s a very useful option during the winter when the temperature is under 0 C (32 F). This is standard equipment and they’ve integrated turn lights.

The 2014 Ford Fiesta - front and side view | Image: Dro4Cars

Sensor for flat tyre: This technology uses a sensor to follow the pressure in the tyres. When the pressure came low or while driving somehow you have a flat tyre this technology will warn you as light on a lamp on the instrumental cluster.

Ford Easy Fuel

This prevents wrong fuel. It’s standard for Fiesta and there isn’t a cap. Just take the fuel gun put it into the tank pipe in bunkering...  

The 2014 Ford Fiesta - side view, low angle | Image: Dro4Cars

The color Navigation system Sony has a camera for reverse view. This is optional equipment and will help you to find a new place and every time when you drive backward.  

The 2008-2019 Ford Fiesta Safety

Active City Stop

This system prevents crashes with the front vehicle. It can manage the brakes if there is a dangerous situation. The system uses sensors are integrated into the front part of the car. These sensors work at the principle of radar. They send a signal and a controller calculates the distance from the front vehicle. This controller compares your speed and the speed of the vehicle in front of you. If your speed is faster than others the controller activates the brakes.

The Ford SYNC with Emergency Assistance or gadgets with safety

You can connect your phone via Bluetooth® with the audio system Sony of Fiesta. Thus you can make hands-free phone calls or listening music from your mobile device. SYNC allows making a voice command. Emergency Assistance is available in over 30 European countries. It automatically calls to emergency offices in these cases:

·       The front airbags are open. This system doesn’t work if the opens airbag is rear or for the driver's knees.

·         The fuel pump is automatically switched off. This happens in case of an accident.  

Emergency Assistance works with your cell phone and the connection with emergency offices is possible when the cell phone is connected with SYNC.

The Ford Fiesta offers an Intelligent Protection System (IPS) which includes:

·         Driver and front passengers airbags;

·         Driver and front passengers side airbags;

·         Side curtain airbags for front and rear seats;

·         Collapse steering column and pedals for optimized protection of driver’s leg and feet;

·      Dynamic Stability Control (Electronic Stability Program - ESP) with anti-lock brakes, electronic brake-force distribution, and Emergency Brake Assist;

·         Robust computer-optimized body structure with ultra-rigid safety cell and crumple zones;

·         Mechanism for automatically tightening, a mechanism for limited load, and adjustable points for attachment of front seat belts.   

The Ford Fiesta Safety around the world

Australian- and Euro-NCAP crash test gives 5-star safety. The tests in Australia and Europe cover each other and this is a total result:

·         91% safety for adult occupants;

·         86% safety for child occupants;

·         65% safety for pedestrians;

·         71% Safety Assist.

The test car was used a Ford Fiesta 1.25 petrol engine, equipment level: Trend, left-hand drive.

Summarize and Opinions of the 2008-2019 Ford Fiesta 

The tested 2014 Ford Fiesta has a 1.0 EcoBoost petrol engine that produces 123 hp. This engine work unbalanced at 1500 rpm which means I felt vibrations at 140 km/h (87 mph, the limit of Bulgarian highway) the car is noisy but at this speed, there aren’t vibrations. The feel was like I drive a Ford like Fusion (Mondeo).

The tested 2014 Ford Fiesta has a 1.0 EcoBoost petrol engine that produces 123 hp. | Image: Dro4Cars

The 2008-2019 Ford Fiesta offers a great equipment level at almost all markets. There’re a lot of exterior colors and interior upholsterers. Even more, dual-color and individual interior options are also available in some countries. Of course, the size of the tyres is huge and the design of the rims offers variety for your personal taste.

The special and sporty model of the Ford Fiesta is called Fiesta ST. This sporty Fiesta has a 1.6l EcoBoost engine (GTDI for the Australian market). The most powerful version has 197 hp (147 kW) available on the American market.

The Ford Fiesta could be used by courier firms, distributors, and young people. ‘Van’ version is available for commercial uses. The Ford Fiesta sedan (on the USA market) is a version that could be in use as a second car in the family. With the sport and ST variants, it will be great for fun. The Ford Fiesta could be used in many segments of life – Small Car Many Uses.