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2012 Ford Fiesta SES
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MSRP ∞
$18,295
$20,010
$18,170
$15,015
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Estimated Highway MPG
38
33
34
35
Estimated City MPG
28
27
28
29
Images
Exterior Images
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Interior Images
Colors
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Accessories
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Available
Not Available
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Available
Not Available
Passenger Vanity Mirror
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Available
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Standard
Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Standard
Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Available
Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Standard
Available
Navigation from Telematics
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
Standard
Available
Adjustable Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cargo Shade
Not Available
Available
Not Available
Standard
Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
Available
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Standard
Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Available
Floor Mats
Standard
Standard
Available
Available
Rear Defrost
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Standard
Available
Keyless Start
Available
Not Available
Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Available
Available
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
Standard
Available
Telematics
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Not Available
Available
Not Available
Security System
Available
Standard
Standard
Available
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Available
Available
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Chassis
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
12.0
10.6
13.2
11.1
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.2 x -TBD-
10.3 x -TBD-
11.02 x 0.95
10.0 x -TBD-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake Type
Pwr
Pwr
Pwr
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
34.4
34.4
34.2
30.8
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
2.48
3.25
3.0
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
14.3
12.7
18.3
19.7
Steering Type
Electric Rack & Pinion
Electric pwr rack & pinion
Pwr
Electric Rack & Pinion
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Steel
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Aluminum
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Aluminum
Steel
Spare Wheel Size
Compact
Compact
15 x -TBD-
Compact
Rear Wheel Size
16 x -TBD-
16 x -TBD-
15 x 5.5
14 x 5
Front Wheel Size
16 x -TBD-
16 x -TBD-
15 x 5.5
14 x 5
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Compact
T125/70D15
Compact
Rear Tire Size
P195/50R16
P185/55HR16
P185/65R15
P175/65R14
Front Tire Size
P195/50R16
P185/55HR16
P185/65R15
P175/65R14
Spare Tire Order Code
Rear Tire Order Code
Front Tire Order Code
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear
0.67
0.87
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front
0.9
0.87
0.91
0.91
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
w/Stabilizer Bar
w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Rear
Twist Beam
Torsion beam
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Macpherson strut
Independent Strut
MacPherson Strut
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Base Curb Weight
2537
2615
2758
2364
Rear Drum Diam x Width
7.9 x -TBD-
7.9 x -TBD-
9.0 x -TBD-
7.9 x -TBD-
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Wheel Locks
Not Available
Available
Not Available
Not Available
Aluminum Wheels
Standard
Standard
Standard
Available
Power Steering
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Steel Wheels
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Standard
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Standard
Wheel Covers
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Dimensions
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
15.4
20.6
17.8
9.32
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
27.4
N/A
Length, Overall
160.1
161.6
169.1
150.6
Front Hip Room
50.6
51.5
48.8
50.0
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
6.3
5.5
Second Leg Room
31.2
34.5
38.0
33.8
Track Width, Rear
57.7
57.4
58.5
57.9
Track Width, Front
57.7
58.1
58.3
58.3
Height, Overall
58.0
60.0
60.4
60.0
Wheelbase
98.0
98.4
102.4
96.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors
67.8
66.7
66.7
66.7
Front Head Room
39.1
40.4
40.6
39.4
Front Leg Room
42.2
41.3
41.4
40.3
Second Hip Room
49.2
51.3
47.2
46.7
Second Shoulder Room
49.0
51.3
50.7
50.4
Second Head Room
37.2
39.0
38.3
37.9
Front Shoulder Room
52.7
52.7
53.5
51.4
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
57.3
50.4
25.7
Passenger Volume
85.1
90.8
94.7
84.6
Passenger Capacity
5
5
5
5
Exterior
Sun/Moon Roof
Available
Not Available
Available
Not Available
Temporary Spare Tire
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tires - Rear Performance
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Tires - Rear All-Season
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Tires - Front Performance
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Tires - Front All-Season
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Available
Not Available
Available
Not Available
Powertrain
Total Cooling System Capacity
4.8
5.1
7.2
5.4
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A
110
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
470
N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.07
4.56
5.47
4.24
Clutch Size
N/A
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.61
1.96
2.69
2.34
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.76
0.55
Not Available
Not Available
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.95
0.76
Not Available
0.70
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.28
1.07
Not Available
1.00
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.04
1.68
Not Available
1.55
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.85
3.00
2.56-0.43
2.85
Trans Description Cont. Again
w/OD
Trans Description Cont.
Manual
Automatic
Continuously Variable
Automatic
Trans Type
5
5
1
4
Trans Order Code
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
112 @ 5000
106 @ 4800
127 @ 4800
103 @ 4200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
120 @ 6350
117 @ 6600
122 @ 5200
106 @ 6000
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
MPFI
SMPI
SFI
Displacement
1.6L/97
1.5L/91.4
1.8L/110
1.5L/91
Engine Type
Gas I4
Gas I4
Gas I4
Gas I4
Engine Order Code
99J
MR18DE
Cruising Range - Hwy
456.00
349.80
448.80
388.50
Cruising Range - City
336.00
286.20
369.60
321.90
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy
38
33
34
35
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City
28
27
28
29
Fuel Economy Est-Combined
33
30
30
31
Battery Range
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - City
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
CVT Transmission
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
M/T
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
A/T
Available
Standard
Standard
Standard
5-Speed M/T
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
6-Speed A/T
Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
5-Speed A/T
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
4-Speed A/T
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Gasoline Fuel
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
4 Cylinder Engine
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Wheel Drive
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Safety
Passenger Air Bag Sensor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Seating
Heated Front Seat(s)
Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Bench Seat
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Cloth Seats
Standard
Available
Standard
Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat
Standard
Standard
Standard
Available
Vehicle
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.7
6.2
6.2
6.0
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
7 (2011)
N/A
7
8
EPA Classification
Subcompact
Small Station Wagon
Compact
Subcompact
Rear Spoiler
Standard
Standard
Standard
Available
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