Peugeot 205 (1986 – 1994) vs Ford Fiesta 3 Doors (1986 – 1989): specs compared
The Peugeot 205 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 115 hp against 95 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.7 s against 10.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 190 km/h against 175 km/h. The Ford Fiesta 3 Doors uses less fuel, from 4.8 L/100 km against 7.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 740 kg against 904 kg. At 3,701 mm, the Peugeot 205 is 51 mm longer than the Ford Fiesta 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Peugeot
205
1986 – 1994
|
Ford
Fiesta 3 Doors
1986 – 1989
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | United States |
| Documented years | 1986 – 1994 | 1986 – 1989 |
| Body style | — | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 102 – 115 hp | 45 – 95 hp |
| Torque | 132 – 145 Nm | 68 – 132 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.7 – 10.6 s | 10.3 – 19.8 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 190 km/h | 137 – 175 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.5 L/100 km | 4.8 – 7.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,701 mm | 3,650 mm |
| Width | 1,570 mm | 1,549 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,331 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,421 mm | 2,291 mm |
| Curb weight | 904 – 930 kg | 740 – 846 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.