Ford Fiesta ST vs Peugeot 208 GTi vs Renault Clio RS - Auto Express

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[@brinsleysargent992]

I get that different people will like different things. Personally,I bought a 208 GTI. I felt that it was the best all-rounder. Comfortable ride, whilst still being sporty. I feel you just see too many Fiestas, and with being a heavier car it didn't actually return as high MPG. The renault clio I almost immediately disregarded due to not being able to have a proper manual gearbox. I like a clutch and gear stick, and the whole feeling of changing gear, and people have all been saying the gearbox in a clio is woeful. I wouldn't say it was or wasn't, but personally I just prefer a manual. What did you all actually buy and why? (And please, no ford fanboys calling me an idiot for buying the 208 and saying "fieshta iz best coz iz ford bruv!")

[@martinzajc]

All three are top in their class, but would choose a toy Clio RS;)

[@ScienceIsFirst]

Have an ST, bought it the other week and love it. Have driven the Renault and found that it was boring in comparison. Fiesta is a little slower in a straight line, but for an extra £600 you can have 215bhp with mountune upgrade (ford approved, doesnt affect warranty) and its still cheaper than all the others, but also more powerful now too.

[@animalozzone]

plus: I can understand why renault abandoned the old 2.0 aspirated engine, but they can not offer no manual gearbox...

[@sgtgrash]

Each to their own I guess. I have driven both a mk5 GTi and the Fiesta ST and I prefer the ST's nimbler handling, although I will concede that the GTi has a gutsier motor. However the ST put a bigger smile on my face due to better feedback through the steering plus its clutch and gearbox are sublime. Admittedly Ford still have a ways to go before they can match VW's interior quality but then the Golf is a much pricier car. You could almost buy a base Fiesta and an ST for the price of a GTi...

[@messin1000]

Everyone new the fiesta was going to win. They moan when hot hatches have stiff suspensions and are uncomfortable on the road but when they test the 208 gti they say it is too comfortable? Talk about crazy how many people who buy hot hatches buy them for driving on b roads hehe most people buy them for looks and just to be noticed.

[@nelsonchung5904]

I love my clio

[@AbandonEarth911]

Auto express gps times Fiesta st 0-60 = 7.5 seconds 70-0= 52 metres.Peugot gti 0-60= 7.2 seconds 70-0= 47 metres. RS clio 0-60= 6.7 seconds 70-0 = 45 metres. Best 0-60 time and also the most powerful brakes,very handy for a hot hatch.

[@MrTimeOfTheSeason]

In Norden countries (Sweden, Finland and Denmark) was tested 24 sportscars of all price range. Fiesta ST was 10 - 12. Renaul was not tested and 208 was 20.

[@Dgannt]

You could have included a bit about quality and level of equipment, things that affect price and ownership. Handling is important in a hot hatch but may not be enough if it comes with lower quality (which means low resell value) or less equipment.

[@metsuri69]

I own Peugeot 206, and basically love everything in it what everyone hates. The looseness of body and gearbox. Overall chillout feeling. They mentioned that here regarding 208 that it isn't razor sharp. sounds excellent to me.. and the interiors of 208 are just super cool imo.

[@adammclaughlin845]

As has been proven in the years since your comment, people buy what the motoring press tell them to. In this instance they'll buy the Fiesta and look like teenagers in their first car, or the Clio so they can bang on about its track pedigree while never taking it on a track. These days people just buy German as they are terrified to stand out.

[@PaulHojda]

it has an overboost feature which for brief moments delivers up to 197. otherwise it has 180 bhp

[@SWatchik]

id have the Peugeot, best mix of comfort and fun, and looks the best in my opinion. in fact in a few years ill probably get one used, or an RCZ

[@benkimimyaa]

i drive megane 3. 3 years old, 85k kilometers. not a single problem. not a single "falling apart"

[@Camarao_Pistola]

Fiesta, not the car with the most horsepower, but overall the best car! Predictible :D

[@bogdanconstantin5220]

I recommend you to watch the review of Chris Harris regarding the new Renault Clio RS, a review that is not that subjective like this one. My opinion is that it have had been a good decision to have also a manual transmission on Clio in order to avoid the opinions of this type of "hardcore racers". I would not buy neighter a Fiesta, nor a 208 GTI because their design is simply breathtaking... Another key-factor for a hot-hatch :)

[@dandylion1987]

PSA group cars changed their wiring manufacturer in the 2000s, that's why a lot of modern pugs and citroens have a lot of electrical faults

[@Figjamxlaststar]

This was only through the 7 series line ups, and mainly the first gen of the 207,307 and 407's! The second gen models got it right! and have had it right since the start of the 8 models!1st, 2nd and 3rd gen.

[@fiddleleaf]

Go Ford! I don't have a Fiesta, but I have a 2012 Focus and I love it!

[@awesomeStuffTV]

I am sure a Focus RS doing 7:59 on nurburgring isn't stock car. When both Megane and Focus appear in 2014 we will compare them. Until then!

[@TrixterG]

Sweet - thanks for doing these reviews (I'm sure you have a lot of fun doing them too)! Will test drive the Peugeot and the Ford and just skip the Renault (especially since it's the most expensive bugger too) to see which one I prefer as an everyday car.

[@chrisgreen717]

The Clio is easily the best looking of the three.

[@erdbeerschosch2839]

meh

[@zpgaming8963]

I hope when I save enough money for the ST that they have a 5 door version out.

[@Ccleanerable]

Clio look upmarket

[@MsNosaj]

the clio 3 rs phase 1 were critized too. when the phase 2 came out, it was a total succes, so wait and see.

[@KillerOrca258]

@MsNosaj I hope so too. It would be great if Renault could correct the few problems with the gearbox, add manual option, and possibly a track pack or restyling even. I'll have my fingers crossed for Renault. I don't hate Renaultsports, I love them, and I hope RS can listen to the feedback and make the appropriate fixes.

[@hunghuge12]

I don't see how the Fiesta can get 5 stars based on this? It won the test fair and square but it was the slowest in a straight line (on a performance biased model that's important) and as mentioned the old Clio was probably a better car than the new one. Either way I think it should have everything covered for 5 stars.

[@cbnboy34]

Your getting the same reviews about the Ford from many journalist from all over the world! Its a BETTER all around car in general when it comes to all comparison test combined!

[@rui518]

Yes thasts true, but whit lithe hatch its hard to do it, but one of the best tings in the 208 is the fact its a old school car, you dont need to press the clutch to start the engine, dont have botuns to change the car reponse, if you need do a normal ride you keep under the 3000rpm and the car is normal, if you wanna have fun you just need to rev up, over the 5000rmp... the fiesta and the clio, are more eletronic, expecial the clio...

[@awesomeStuffTV]

Please look at the Nurnburgring lap times and see how much is Megane RS with 265hp faster than Ford Focus RS with 305hp. It is easy to be fastest on straight road.

[@GuidePrice]

Ford Fiesta ST looks and drives the best

[@tomdeleener2924]

So that's probably where the ford fits in again. The regular focus for daily use, and the fiesta ST when it comes to fun. I hope you get what I'm saying...

[@captainkuru1]

English and ford... The Clio kills the fiesta like the Megane 265 kills the ford rs500. 208 is the same : french chassis, moreover the bests. Fiesta is demonstrative but demonstrative is not performance. Where is the record on the Ring for ford, oh it doesn't exist with 350hp...

[@Nakke144]

What are you talking about?

[@cameronmilne3590]

@@Nakke144 are Renault sport fan boys worse than GTR fan boys? Interesting that they're all part of the same automotive group 🤔😂

[@arandomguy0569]

i think the guy saying the results kind of hit the point of an ST on the head. it just wills you to drive it way more than any other car ive owned. i love my focus and i cannot wait to drive the fiesta

[@TheSpongebob74]

depends what u want just about every person thats reviewed the little st says its the best car of the 3 i test drove the rs liked it alot but also drove the st 3 mountune 215 has alot of kit more power more torque ford approved up grade still cheaper than the rs ! rs interior is better overall but apart from the seats which are nicer in the st ! the little fiesta is what a hot hatch should be fun to drive and pretty quick thats why i own one

[@erdbeerschosch2839]

A car that drives like the Fiesta and looks like the 208 would be nice

[@DVaderlar]

another nice review. I wish you would conciderate pracicality in the final verdict. I wouldnt consider the renault anyway, but considering i might want to put myself and another 3 in one of the other 2 and go for a trip which one should i pick then?

[@mikes1471]

I wonder why they're the only car testers which didn't get the Clio around the track quickest...? :/

[@mojostevo]

Right? Especially in Europe, the land of transmission options.

[@TheBassPlace]

it has overboost function for 20 seconds, boosts it from 179 to 197

[@ivanrodic2704]

15 seconds

[@dogzer]

If I could choose I'd take 208 gti, but those imported cars are too expensive where I live, maybe when I'm older and they're outdated cars I can get one.

[@Sherukka]

Yes, agree. Best everyday car of the bunch and best interior quality.

[@johnny_1786]

Fiesta's got 180 bhp not 197.

[@milosilic23]

The last gen clio RS had a naturally aspirated engine, which was a bit gutless sometimes, so i dont thing it would take the drag race, but the whole test... Maybe :)

[@marksapollo]

I agree with this video entirely :) then again I have been bombing around in my new Fiesta ST for 3 weeks now!! Awesome car.

[@wilf81]

Was this filmed with a toaster? The picture quality is appalling.

[@asfinland]

Clio 1st

[@gram.]

Great performance, great looks too, but pricey!

[@Mathis092]

I still would take the Fiesta st

[@Whieeeex]

Did the driver in the fiesta really shift that bad or do I need glasses? it looks like he loses alot on the other 2 everytime he shifts while the clio and 208 seem to shift smoother.

[@raulcorreagarcia573]

Hi ,Wich City did you do this very good Test in? Thank you

[@jeffly1500]

I did it faster. 6.9 seconds just like Ford say it does. I think something went wrong with this test.

[@tomdeleener2924]

Probaly more comfy. Therefore not more fun. I can't really judge, I've never driven the 208 before...

[@blueburaq]

the person driving the fiesta can't shift. he has to do it faster. look at the drag race again

[@nachiiadolfo8599]

who cares out 0.3 secs on 0/60 who wouldn't buy de 208 ? the sexiest by far

[@khrispeter85]

FORD!!! (Also Top Gear BBC approved as the best hatch!)

[@joshuaminke6629]

the 208 was gaining on the clio in that drag, probably would have won, if it was longer

[@stanczyk11111]

well done Autoexpress .. long awaited review of new little hot hatches .. . Renault used to be the best . .but now with their "hipster-ish global product attitude".. [.. so who cares about their great concept cars like "Twin-run".. if they can't got their trademark(hot-hatch) right ?!? (marketing over function) . . Still, let's wait for next Megane RS..] . 208 is no match for good-old 205GTI..and it needs to have it's front/face redesigned [french cars should be elegant/handsome ! :]

[@giochinina100]

peugeot is beast!

[@AlehandroDebono]

Pug = Ultimato in HOT HATCHES

[@princourekik6620]

clio RS 1st 208 GTI 2ed fiesta ST 3ef

[@pedromarques1058]

el 208 GTI no sale tan lento de 0 a 100 es segun el conduztor ,mi 208 gti acelera de 0 a 100 en 6,4 SEGUNDOS q subi un video y el otro dia lo mejore a 6,2 ya subire el video

[@JebuS_sK]

Are you viewing it with a toaster? It's perfect for me.

[@fabioavenger7x]

when im 25 im more likely to buy one of these unlike a ferrari but mate you go ahead and buy a 599 gto, they're on sale i heard

[@eliswilliams5553]

is the fiesta good for ralling

[@MikePT15]

Ford makes the best hot hatches, no doubt about that.

[@mpci]

By far, RENAULT CLIO.

[@lutherblissett9070]

am i alone in not giving a shit how fast they are and just wanting to know which is most fun to drive?

[@turkery3]

where is the ibizacupra?

[@sgtgrash]

Oh how wrong you are, your statement proves you have driven none of these cars for if you had when you got out of the Fiesta ST you would have had a smile a mile wide. Oi Auto Express, how about an Android app for us Apple haters?

[@x1rion]

Clearly ford fanboys lmao clio rs iv 200 dominates evry hatch in his class

[@Klijndijk02]

@Nismo3: yeah and Renault delivers every diesel engine in all the Nissans

[@BataviaRaya]

With Autoexpress doing the review, it was quite obvious from the start who would become the winner in this test. Borriing!

[@kalambillan]

That auto express app is on android as well!

[@JackBandicootsBunker]

Are you sure the ST is 197bhp? The Euro-ST is 177hp, the lowest of the three. Only the US-Spec ST can beat them, it has 15hp more.

[@Gavin756]

Have you ever driven one?

[@141sharon270]

Im looking to buy a new car, these are what I'm looking at. The ones here are top in the range, and are well more more than I can afford, wish they tested what the average person can afford. I was looking at the Peugeot 208, 1.2 or 1.4 unleaded and 3 door version I've got the 207 now and had Clio before that. I loved my Clio and so regretted letting it go.

[@marcelk3847]

Buy the ST, wont dissapoint you

[@Marcoshary]

Great test!

[@benkimimyaa]

fiesta is the winner cuz its not french. british reviews are going up to partisanism. ford is a good car maker, but thats all. being a fun car is not having a back ache after 50 kms. those reviewers should learn that.

[@gabb05]

ford needs to bring the 3 door ST to the US!! do it ford! plz!

[@pol1250]

Peugeot onces built such cool cars!! 205 GTI; 405 TI; 405 Coupe and the 306 GTI but now it seems their managment became nuts!!! Please fire all these suckers and bring back cool cars!! You can't have forgotten how to built cars!!! WAKE UP it's 5 to 12 ...

[@khankhan307]

I like the Peugeot!

[@jusbus777]

I envy the euro's they have such fun cars.....

[@stanczyk11111]

man ! they just look "racing only".., but they are too "soft/hipster" .. thats the problem

[@AutoUnionR8]

4:31 "...quite front - TWAT - this is very front-end bias..."

[@mohammedsamara1753]

i would buy the peugeot 208 gti just for the 1.6 liter BMW turbocharged

[@jeffly1500]

Who was doing the 0-60 test with the Fiesta? 7.5 seconds?

[@08turboSS]

Wow, the Fiesta ST's driver didn't seem to know how to shift gears at all, clearly.

[@adammclaughlin845]

I've owned two Fords and had access to a third. Where's this brilliant, smile-a-minute handling? I just found them humdrum and I've heard that many people have been misled by the motoring press constantly singing the praises of Fiestas, Mondeos and Focuses. Maybe I'm wrong, but faced with a choice between the 208, Clio and Fiesta, then I'd always go for the 208 GTi. Its maturity is something that has to properly be experienced. It's the only flyweight hot hatch you can live with every single day on every single type of road, that doesn't constantly nag you to go faster, but rewards you immensely when you do. The Fiesta, Clio, Polo etc are designed to make statements, to go on a track (spoiler: 99% of owners never do this), but the 208 is a complete design. It's not a toy or a go-kart, it's a car. And unlike all the others, it doesn't broadcast that you're a hooligan!

[@PepeYacaman]

I'd take car #2 the #Peugeot #208GTi anyday!! Great comparison, thanks!!

[@darrenloke5486]

Fiesta ST has a very stiff ride compared to the 208 GTi. If you don't ferry people around and you can live with the constant wiggling around, the ST is fine. Daily drive with easy live-ability, definitely the 208 GTi.

[@oddities-whatnot]

Darren Loke ive had a couple of abarth 500s, i just like them. Anyway, the ride was choppy and fidgety, and could not get the ST for that reason, amongst others. The 208 seems to have great reviews as regards comfort, and as im 47 i like that, plus having the power.

[@cy4668]

PEUGEOT 208 GTI ITS THE BEST!!

[@RICKYRE100]

Peugeot 208 forever!

[@Torchi0]

Peugeot runs in 3 wheels. That save money... 4:54

[@jackd166]

I'd definately take the 208 from the three. Its the best to look at and has the best interior and is fast as hell

[@chrisgreen717]

The 208 looks like every other econobox. At least the Clio looks like something special. The Renault looks like they designed the base model Clio with the focus on the R.S. The ford and Peugeot look like they were designed with the base model in mind, and the performance versions were last-minute additions.

[@UserUser-vo2ky]

@@chrisgreen717 what are you talking about, everyone who knows anything about cars agrees the Clio is the worst car here and looks the worst too. Also it's the worst quality. The 208 was considered to be of Audi quality.

[@mancuinist]

Onestly,The PUG 208 is by far the winner here,it looks amazing !!!!!The fiesta is the same ugly car and unfashioned &old,the Renauld its fresh...time will decide,but the 208 is the hit here!,Is the car with the real 5* !!!

[@davidlukic872]

I don't care what they say! My 208 GTi is on it's way!!

[@barkatdjamel8033]

as always american do support there product Ford , come on 208 GTi is he best then Clio RS then fiesta ST

[@barkatdjamel8033]

wrong fiesta is an american it's an FORD

[@Nakke144]

barkat djamel It's designed by Ford of Europe, wich is based in Germany. Not American.

[@baviaanshit]

Guy's, Ford make's a ST and still manage to be First. If Ford will come out with a Ford fiesta RS, you renault,peugeot,volkswagen guys are totally screwed.

[@AbandonEarth911]

Test driven all three.The fiesta is the cheapest looking and most common i agree. i drove the mountune version nice and nippy but no quicker than my tuned Colt Ralliart.The peugot okay but did not really impress. The Renault Sport Clio, Fantastic i love the double clutch auto with 3 modes. Looks from all angles and the interior better than the other two.With the cup pack it really does handle but you need how to know how to use a edc/dsg box remember it good enough for the nissan gtr ferrari EVo X sst etc and superchips will map to 243BHP it shifts comrade.Please keep buying the fiesta it makes the rarer and more expensive clio Rs Rarer and more desirable.

[@fabioavenger7x]

fiesta is better. get over it man. flappy pads is not for ultimate drivers and peugeot is just soft and french made...

[@AndyLiu830517]

I agree that drive fiesta ST will have more fun...