MINI Hatch (1997 – 2000) vs Ford Fiesta 5 Doors (1995 – 1999): specs compared
Both offer around 63 hp at most. The MINI Hatch is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 13.8 s against 15.3 s. The Ford Fiesta 5 Doors has the higher top speed: 153 km/h against 143 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.1 L/100 km against 6.6 L/100 km. The MINI Hatch is the lighter car, from 670 kg against 860 kg. At 3,739 mm, the Ford Fiesta 5 Doors is 688 mm longer than the MINI Hatch. The MINI Hatch dates from 1997 – 2000, the Ford Fiesta 5 Doors from 1995 – 1999.
| Specification |
MINI
Hatch
1997 – 2000
|
Ford
Fiesta 5 Doors
1995 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2000 | 1995 – 1999 |
| Body style | Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 63 hp | 50 – 60 hp |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 83 – 110 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.8 s | 15.3 – 19.1 s |
| Top speed | 143 km/h | 143 – 153 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 L/100 km | 6.1 – 6.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,051 mm | 3,739 mm |
| Width | 1,410 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Height | 1,349 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,040 mm | 2,451 mm |
| Curb weight | 670 kg | 860 – 932 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.