Ford Fiesta Mk2 or Ford Fiesta Mk3?

1983–1989 vs 1989–1996 · Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: Fiesta Mk2 3,652 mm, Fiesta Mk3 3,743 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: Fiesta Mk2 226 l, Fiesta Mk3 270 l.
Lowest consumption: Fiesta Mk2 5.2 l/100 km, Fiesta Mk3 5.5 l/100 km.
Power: Fiesta Mk2 33–71 kW, Fiesta Mk3 37–98 kW.
Standard equipment: Fiesta Mk2 12 items (Popular), Fiesta Mk3 9 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Fiesta Mk21983–1989 · 7 engines · Popular, L, Ghia, SSpecifications →Listings →

Ford Fiesta Mk31989–1996 · 9 engines · CL, Ghia, XR2i, CSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

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	Ford Fiesta Mk21983–1989no listings	Ford Fiesta Mk31989–1996no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,652 mm	Length3,743 mm
Width	Width1,620 mm	Width1,606 mm
Height	Height1,360 mm	Height1,360 mm–1,379 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,286 mm	Wheelbase2,446 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm	Ground clearance130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume226 l	Trunk volume250 l–270 l
Curb weight	Curb weight785 kg–880 kg	Curb weight800 kg–1,000 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l	Fuel tank42 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1983–1989	Production years1989–1996
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines9
Power	Power33–71 kW (45–97 hp)	Power37–98 kW (50–133 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6	Displacement (l)1.1–1.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.6 D	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.8 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.5 s · 1.6 XR2	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 1.6 i Turbo RS
Top speed	Top speed180 km/h	Top speed208 km/h
Trim levelsPopular · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · Popular	Items in the base trim9 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim20 · XR2	Items in the top trim22 · RS1800
Equipment · Interior5 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
4 Seats	4 Seats✓	4 Seats—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights—
Equipment · Safety1 · 1
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels	R13 Wheels✓	R13 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Fiesta Mk2 or Ford Fiesta Mk3?

Length: Ford Fiesta Mk3 3,743 mm, Ford Fiesta Mk2 3,652 mm (a 91 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,446 vs 2,286 mm. Boot: 270 vs 226 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Fiesta Mk2 or Ford Fiesta Mk3?

The most frugal Ford Fiesta Mk2 uses 5.2 l/100 km (1.6 D); the most frugal Ford Fiesta Mk3 5.5 l/100 km (1.8 D).

Which is more powerful — Ford Fiesta Mk2 or Ford Fiesta Mk3?

The strongest Ford Fiesta Mk2 makes 71 kW (97 hp) (1.6 XR2); the strongest Ford Fiesta Mk3 98 kW (133 hp) (1.6 i Turbo RS).

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