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Here we compare the
old with the new. How far forward has the sleek new Ford Fiesta leapt? Certainly
the Ford Fiesta has grown but the Fiesta has no advantage when it comes to
affordability, running costs and ease of parking.
 
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Date |
NOVEMBER 2008 |
NOVEMBER 2008 |
|
Make |
FORD |
CHEVROLET |
|
Model |
FIESTA |
MATIZ |
|
Body |
3-DR HATCH |
5-DR HATCH |
|
Trim |
STUDIO |
S |
|
Engine |
1.25I 60 |
0.8 |
|
Transmission/speeds |
5-SPEED MANUAL |
MANUAL 5-SPEED |
|
OTRRR price |
£8,695 |
£6265 |
|
Metallic
paint |
|
£325 |
|
DRIVETRAIN |
FWD |
FWD |
|
DIMENSIONS |
|
|
|
Length
(mm) |
3950 |
3495 |
|
Width ex
door mirrors (mm) |
1722 |
1495 |
|
Height
(mm) |
1481 |
1500 |
|
Wheel
base (mm) |
|
2345 |
|
Track
width front/rear (mm) |
|
1310/1275 |
|
Min.
turning radius (m) |
|
4.6 |
|
Load
space (l) all seats up |
295 |
170 |
|
Load (l)
all seats down |
979 |
845 |
|
Headroom
front/rear (mm) |
|
1004/959 |
|
Shoulder
room fnt/rr (mm) |
|
1250/1250 |
|
Legroom
front/rear (mm) |
|
1022/900 |
|
Fuel tank
(l) |
|
35 |
|
CHASSIS & BRAKES |
|
|
|
Steering |
ELECTRIC PAS |
HYDRAULIC PAS |
|
Brakes
front/rear |
DISC/DRUM |
DISC/DRUM |
|
Suspension front |
|
|
|
Suspension rear |
|
|
|
Sports
suspension |
|
|
|
ENGINE/TRANSMISSION |
|
|
|
Engine
type |
|
SOHC 6 VALVE |
|
Engine
displacement (CC) |
1242 |
796 |
|
Cylinders |
4 |
3 |
|
Fuel
injection type |
ELECTRONIC |
MULTI-POINT |
|
Power
output (PS) |
59BHP |
51 |
|
Max.
Torque (Nm) |
80@3600RPM |
71.5 @ 4400 RPM |
|
Transmission |
5-SPEED MANUAL |
5-SPEED MANUAL |
|
Emission
class |
EURO IV |
EURO IV |
|
WEIGHTS |
|
|
|
Kerb
weight (kg) |
1098 |
775 |
|
Gross
weight (kg) |
|
1250 |
|
Trailer
with brakes (kg) |
|
|
|
PERFORMANCE |
|
|
|
Top speed
(mph) |
94 |
90 |
|
Acceleration (0-62mph) |
16.9 |
18.2 |
|
FUEL CONSUMPTION |
|
|
|
Fuel type |
PETROL |
PETROL |
|
Urban (mpg(l/100km)) |
38.7 |
40.9 |
|
Extra
urban(mpg(l/100km)) |
65.7 |
67.3 |
|
Combined
(mpg(l/100km)) |
52.3 |
54.3 |
|
CO2 emissions g/km |
128 |
119 |
|
£ of
12,000 miles 113p/l |
|
1065 |
|
Noise
level dB(A) (moving) |
73.5 |
71.4 |
|
SAFETY & SECURITY |
|
|
|
Anti-Lock
Braking System |
standard |
standard |
|
Electronic Stability Control |
|
|
|
Hydraulic
Brake Assist |
|
|
|
Dual
front airbags |
standard |
standard |
|
Side
curtain airbags |
|
|
|
Side
impact airbags |
|
|
|
Front
seatbelt pretensioners |
|
standard |
|
Front
seatbelt reminder |
|
standard |
|
ISOFIX |
|
standard |
|
Rear
child locks |
|
standard |
|
Remote
central deadlocking |
|
NON- REMOTE |
|
Engine
immobilser |
|
standard |
|
Front fog
lamps |
|
|
|
Car alarm |
|
|
|
CLIMATE & HEATING |
|
|
|
Glovebox
cooling |
|
|
|
COMFORT AND EASE |
|
|
|
Power
assisted steering |
standard |
standard |
|
Tiltable
steering column |
|
|
|
Rake &
reach steering col |
|
|
|
Covered
illuminated mirrors |
|
|
|
Electric
front windows |
|
|
|
Electric
rear windows |
|
|
|
Anti-dazzle rear view mirror |
|
|
|
Electric
door mirrors |
|
|
|
Power
folding door mirrors |
|
|
|
Heated
door mirrors |
|
|
|
Automatic
lighting control |
|
|
|
Headlamp
beam levelling |
|
|
|
Rain
sensitive wipers |
|
|
|
Heated
washer fluid |
|
|
|
Rear
parking sensors |
|
|
|
Front
parking sensors |
|
|
|
Electronic parking brake |
|
|
|
Cruise
control |
|
|
|
INTERIOR |
|
|
|
Leather
steering wheel |
|
|
|
Leather
gear knob |
|
|
|
Woven
seat fabric |
|
|
|
Full
leather seat trim |
|
|
|
Heated
front seats |
|
|
|
Adjustable driver seat |
|
standard |
|
60/40
split second row seat |
|
standard |
|
Load
through facility |
|
|
|
AUDIO/INFORMATION |
|
|
|
Multi
function trip computer |
|
|
|
RDS
radio/CD/MP3 jack |
|
|
|
Multi -CD
auto-changer |
|
|
|
Steering
wheel controls |
|
|
|
Number of
speakers |
|
|
|
Aerial
integrated in glass |
|
|
|
EXTERIOR |
|
|
|
Wheels |
|
13” steel |
|
Rear
spoiler |
|
|
|
Tinted
glass |
|
standard |
|
Door
handles |
|
Black |
|
Chrome
tail pipes |
|
|
|
CAR INSURANCE GROUP |
1 |
1A |
The Ford Fiesta
costs over £2,000.00 more than the Matiz. The Matiz is long in
tooth. The Ford Fiesta is a new model but offers no savings in
running costs. The Fiesta may be no better to drive whilst the Matiz
is easier to park.
A real differences is with the Matiz you can buy 3-years servicing
and the 2nd & 3rd year AA cover for just £249.
Vehicle Excise
Duty
|
|
CO2
emissions |
|
|
Band A |
Up to
100g/km |
£0.00 |
|
Band B |
101-120g/km |
£35.00 |
|
Band C |
121-150g/km |
£120.00 |
|
Band D |
151-165g/km |
£145.00 |
|
Band E |
166-185g/km |
£170.00 |
|
Band F |
186-225g/km |
£210.00 |
|
Band G |
Over
225g/km |
£400.00 |
The VCA calculated
the fuel cost of driving 12,000 miles using the combined fuel
consumption figure and an average fuel price of 106p/litre for
petrol.
*The above fuel
consumption and emission data was copied from tables compiled by the
VCA www.vca.gov.uk
May 2008. Every effort has been made to ensure
accuracy. The VCA and I cannot accept liability for its accuracy.
Users who rely entirely on the information do so at their own risk.
Sincerely
Ralph Spence
Chevrolet Specialist Advice.
Brighton Road, Horsham, RH13 6NQ. Nr Gatwick. Crawley. West
Sussex.
email
RalphSpence@chevroletreviewsandprices.co.uk
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