Whereas it is anticipated that Ford will not be persevering with the Ford Fiesta vary, it is also unsure when precisely that’ll be – due to this fact, the mannequin stays a related and wanted different to the Spark. Although an older mannequin, the Fiesta is round $2,000 dearer than the Spark at a base degree, with the trim costs leveling out extra comparably with the higher-level trim choices. The Fiesta comes customary with a extra strong 120-hp, 112-lb-ft 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, which – although sooner in acceleration – shouldn’t be fairly as efficiency-minded because the Spark’s 1.4-liter, returning 27/35/30 mpg. The Fiesta is, nonetheless, the extra driver-focused car of the 2, providing a larger fun-to-drive issue and higher functionality. It is extra sensible as properly, providing a bigger trunk capability of 14.9 cu-ft. The Fiesta additionally comes with a barely higher choice of options on the base degree, although the Spark most definitely takes the cake by way of its customary infotainment. The Spark gives larger worth for cash, too, with its extra trendy inside, complete and high-quality tech, and spectacular customary airbag consignment. The Fiesta is just the higher driver’s automobile, which on this section is a vital issue, however with the Spark being vastly extra up to date and cheaper to personal, it stays the advisable choice.
