Fiat 500 Abarth (2012 – 2015) vs Ford Fiesta ST (2012 – 2016): specs compared
Both offer around 180 hp at most. The Ford Fiesta ST is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 7.0 s. The Fiat 500 Abarth has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 220 km/h. The Ford Fiesta ST uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 6.5 L/100 km. The Fiat 500 Abarth is the lighter car, from 1,035 kg against 1,163 kg. At 3,950 mm, the Ford Fiesta ST is 292 mm longer than the Fiat 500 Abarth.
| Specification |
Fiat
500 Abarth
2012 – 2015
|
Ford
Fiesta ST
2012 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | United States |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2015 | 2012 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 160 – 180 hp | 174 hp |
| Torque | 230 – 250 Nm | 244 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.0 – 7.6 s | 6.5 s |
| Top speed | 209 – 225 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.5 L/100 km | 5.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,658 mm | 3,950 mm |
| Width | 1,628 mm | 1,722 mm |
| Height | 1,486 mm | 1,481 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,301 mm | 2,489 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,035 – 1,045 kg | 1,163 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.