Ford Fiesta Mk4 or Ford Fiesta Mk5?

1995–2002 vs 2002–2008 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Fiesta Mk4 3,828 mm, Fiesta Mk5 3,921 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: Fiesta Mk4 250 l, Fiesta Mk5 284 l.
Lowest consumption: Fiesta Mk4 4.9 l/100 km, Fiesta Mk5 4.4 l/100 km.
Power: Fiesta Mk4 37–76 kW, Fiesta Mk5 44–110 kW.
Standard equipment: Fiesta Mk4 12 items (Encore), Fiesta Mk5 17 items (Ambiente).
On Autodrom: Fiesta Mk5 from €4,800 (1 listing); no Fiesta Mk4 is listed right now.

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

Ford Fiesta Mk52002–2008 · 10 engines · Ambiente, Trend, Ghia, StyleSpecifications →1 listing from €4,800 →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Fiesta Mk41995–2002no listings	Ford Fiesta Mk52002–20081 listing · from €4,800
Dimensions
Length	Length3,828 mm	Length3,917 mm–3,921 mm
Width	Width1,634 mm	Width1,683 mm–1,685 mm
Height	Height1,334 mm–1,360 mm	Height1,417 mm–1,468 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,445 mm–2,446 mm	Wheelbase2,486 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume250 l	Trunk volume284 l
Curb weight	Curb weight930 kg–1,051 kg	Curb weight1,000 kg–1,137 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l–42 l	Fuel tank45 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1995–2002	Production years2002–2008
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines10
Power	Power37–76 kW (50–103 hp)	Power44–110 kW (60–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–1.8	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.8 DI	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.4 TDCi
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.2 s · 1.6 16V	Best 0–100 km/h8.4 s · ST 2.0
Top speed	Top speed182 km/h	Top speed208 km/h
Trim levelsEncore · Ambiente
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · Encore	Items in the base trim17 · Ambiente
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim25 · Flair	Items in the top trim26 · Ghia
Equipment · Comfort0 · 1
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
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 · Safety3 · 5
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€4,800

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Fiesta Mk4 or Ford Fiesta Mk5?

Length: Ford Fiesta Mk5 3,921 mm, Ford Fiesta Mk4 3,828 mm (a 93 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,486 vs 2,446 mm. Boot: 284 vs 250 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Fiesta Mk4 or Ford Fiesta Mk5?

The most frugal Ford Fiesta Mk4 uses 4.9 l/100 km (1.8 DI); the most frugal Ford Fiesta Mk5 4.4 l/100 km (1.4 TDCi).

Which is more powerful — Ford Fiesta Mk4 or Ford Fiesta Mk5?

The strongest Ford Fiesta Mk4 makes 76 kW (103 hp) (1.6 16V); the strongest Ford Fiesta Mk5 110 kW (150 hp) (ST 2.0).

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