Ford Fiesta Mk3 or Ford Fiesta Mk4?

1989–1996 vs 1995–2002 · Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Fiesta Mk3 3,743 mm, Fiesta Mk4 3,828 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: Fiesta Mk3 270 l, Fiesta Mk4 250 l.
Lowest consumption: Fiesta Mk3 5.5 l/100 km, Fiesta Mk4 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: Fiesta Mk3 37–98 kW, Fiesta Mk4 37–76 kW.
Standard equipment: Fiesta Mk3 9 items (CL), Fiesta Mk4 12 items (Encore).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Ford Fiesta Mk41995–2002 · 8 engines · Encore, Zetec, Ghia, AmbienteSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Fiesta Mk31989–1996no listings	Ford Fiesta Mk41995–2002no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,743 mm	Length3,828 mm
Width	Width1,606 mm	Width1,634 mm
Height	Height1,360 mm–1,379 mm	Height1,334 mm–1,360 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,446 mm	Wheelbase2,445 mm–2,446 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm	Ground clearance130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume250 l–270 l	Trunk volume250 l
Curb weight	Curb weight800 kg–1,000 kg	Curb weight930 kg–1,051 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank42 l	Fuel tank40 l–42 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1989–1996	Production years1995–2002
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines8
Power	Power37–98 kW (50–133 hp)	Power37–76 kW (50–103 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–1.8	Displacement (l)1.2–1.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.8 D	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.8 DI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 1.6 i Turbo RS	Best 0–100 km/h10.2 s · 1.6 16V
Top speed	Top speed208 km/h	Top speed182 km/h
Trim levelsCL · Encore
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim9 · CL	Items in the base trim12 · Encore
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim22 · RS1800	Items in the top trim25 · Flair
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag—	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag—	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft0 · 1
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel 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 Mk3 or Ford Fiesta Mk4?

Length: Ford Fiesta Mk4 3,828 mm, Ford Fiesta Mk3 3,743 mm (a 85 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,446 vs 2,446 mm. Boot: 250 vs 270 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Fiesta Mk3 or Ford Fiesta Mk4?

The most frugal Ford Fiesta Mk3 uses 5.5 l/100 km (1.8 D); the most frugal Ford Fiesta Mk4 4.9 l/100 km (1.8 DI).

Which is more powerful — Ford Fiesta Mk3 or Ford Fiesta Mk4?

The strongest Ford Fiesta Mk3 makes 98 kW (133 hp) (1.6 i Turbo RS); the strongest Ford Fiesta Mk4 76 kW (103 hp) (1.6 16V).

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