MK7 ST VS MK8 ST!!! - Which 250+ BHP Ford Fiesta ST is better?

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[@davidbates247]

Mk7 and comfort those are words I thought I would never hear

[@TheLyonCrest]

Imagine the MK7 with the MK8 engine and Interior! Hate the MK7 dash design 🚮

[@Sean-tj5cu]

That's the main thing stopping me from getting the MK7, I love the exterior, but hate the interior! I've just recently bought a MK8 fiesta for the missus and after driving that and seeing the interior, I think I'm going to get the MK8 ST, aslong as it's okay to drive!

[@lasselarsen5449]

i've had enough of 3 cylinders engines they drive like shit compared to 4 cylinders. imo

[@npj2597]

You've listened to your subs and smashed back in with a sick video

[@jordann9603]

MK7 for me any day of the week. I drove a Stage 1 Mk8 the other week and compared it to my stage 2 Mk7 same as this. Mk8 feels big inside as there is so much space, doesn’t feel like your being hugged in your seat like the mk7 and because the mk8 plants itself to the ground so well, it gets boring after a while as it’s not fun in the same sense as the mk7. Also to point out, the Mk8 has the diff with the performance pack from ford, whereas the mk7 doesn’t have the diff, if you have the mk7 with a diff (like I have) its a different story. Mk7 for me is an all round brilliant, challenging and amazing hot hatch. After installing the diff in mine, going round B roads has made it so much more fun, more of a drivers car for me, looks better than the Mk8 for me, more aggressive looking, sounds better from the 4 cylinder and yeah mk7 wins it for me.

[@seresh7440]

Awesome video! Really enjoyed this one 😎

[@shaunwhite1874]

Big up Jamie he has listened to the community and has had away with some adds and also replied back to the crew this guy is back skys the limit my friend 500 k soon come

[@JamieFYD]

trying my best here man, if everyone was nice i wouldn't need to stay out of the comments and i could keep my sanity :)

[@johntobin3673]

Good video Jamie and less adds 👌

[@iDriveNotxDrive]

I’m not even a ford fan but that red ST looks mint!

[@leftynappychangingservices8763]

Love my mk 7 st

[@MrKkthx]

Good video !

[@iSteveGWT]

Great video mate, i love my mk7 ST with the MP215 but i will probably upgrade to the mk8 ST in the next year or 2 as it seems like its just improved in almost all areas, especially the exhaust note it sounds great.

[@mattws5784]

I'm in a dilemma, I prefer the looks of the MK7 but performance is better on the MK8 and then you have to worry about the MK7 getting older, they proper messed the rear up on the new one, it would of helped me consider the new one more

[@iSteveGWT]

m ws i understand what you mean mate but you can get a 2017 Mk7 ST with less than 10,000miles for around £12000 now which is a great price for the car you would get. My mk7 is 2017 and just hit 20,000 miles and not a thing has ever went wrong with it even with the mp215 on it for 18 months now. Either choice would be a great decision as both cars are brilliant to drive.

[@mattws5784]

@@iSteveGWT yeah I just found one with 12k miles on so I'm gonna go look at it, 2017 plate too so not that old, I have an ST Line so I want to make the jump now lol

[@lewisjamie288]

I have a mk7 st and love it but that mk8 sounds so good and its looks are starting to grow on me

[@marvinmaro1633]

Nice test.. Which Car is most fun to drive. Fiesta mk7 st or the Civic type r ep3?

[@mezianeremila454]

Great little hatches...

[@hubertharris233]

I would take the mk7 as well

[@cjrobson7]

The mk8 grows on people now looks better than the mk7 even at the back.

[@baileypate9460]

Why are there like 10 mid roll ads on this video

[@TMan1965]

Just install AdBlock and you won't get any adds on youtube...

[@colingroves335]

Simply use an adblocker, i use Firefox browser, and add the Adblock extension in the browser, i dont see any adds on at all, when browsing pages or watching KZbin videos.

[@TMan1965]

@@colingroves335 I think you need to address Chris who asked about the ads and not me... Pls read my reply to Chris.

[@clockwork2839]

Finally less ad's :-) On looks alone I'd take the mk7 Pop's and bangs, I like but am sick of hearing it now around my area. Give me the mk7

[@baileypate9460]

Less ads?? There are 11 ads on this video how could he put any more on

[@dannylindsley713]

I had a mk7 and I loved it but I changed it in February to a Mercedes c180 coupe amg .. but I seriously miss my ST . I'm thinking of getting a mk8 next year but will I regret getting the mk8 over the 7 ?

[@stevewalsh-balshaw1727]

Both great cars down to personal choice mines a mk7 just love the way it looks

[@ollyjay07]

Only just seen this I literally live across the road from Havant car company. What B roads did you end up on in this episode, was it around petersfield, Chichester ect

[@richboy900]

Mk7, is that even a question 🤔. The mk7 in this video is stunning

[@matteomolon4334]

It may look a bit odd at the back the mk8 and alot of people says it's bad looking, but i personally really like it. The sound is lovely, the interior is better and the quaife is a no brainer. The mk7 is still lovely, but the mk8 will probably be my next car

[@hyperspacedude4936]

Great vid was happy to see not to meany ads 👌 but have to say I can't stand fiestas with pop and bang maps cos of all the chavs that have them xD

[@baileypate9460]

Not many ads? There were 10 mid rolls

[@hyperspacedude4936]

@@baileypate9460 no your right WTF this guy puts 5 ads before when the vid was new and now goes back and puts 10 ads cheeky fucker that's one way to get ppl to unsub thx Bailey might have to put that reply on all comments saying about the ads

[@necra86]

mk8 mine i has, love it

[@ChantiqoArk]

I want the MK8 Exhaust system the way it pops when you let go of the accelerator makes me smile everytime, however i hate the look of the MK8.

[@kd2833]

Noting do with exhaust lol just the engine and map setup

[@ChantiqoArk]

@@kd2833 not 100% true but for the most part sure

[@beefree7175]

Haha was watching this while looking on Auto trader for a fiesta st and show this car for sale

[@guthersmaple8328]

i had custom eyelids put on my MK8 and as for seats the half leathers are so much more comfortable than the cloth

[@guthersmaple8328]

@@jwalker7567 had mine done in vinyl couldnt find anything online for them and too much glass

[@michaelmendoza003]

I'll take the mark 7 home thank you

[@davespooney8472]

The triple sounds great. To think these 2 fiestas make more power than a Cossie with software.... a 1.5 Fiesta ffs

[@theboy2702]

Could you do a review of the corsa d vxr and the corsa e vxr?

[@paulhope3401]

No point really, they are not half as good as these.

[@meganjay30]

The mk7 is an angry beast and it loves to be in the ring fighting.. it's "always on"... full send or NOTHING.. the Mk7, is very brutal but I love It that way... Very angry car..but it's fkn awesome!! Especially when you take a sharp corner too fast.. the car laugh's at you..

[@Lew86]

I loathe the look of the mk8, and the mk4 Focus ST's for that matter. They just look so flat. Every angle just looks tame.

[@tomcliffe4572]

@@jwalker7567 Wheels but that's about it

[@503redbull]

The steering wheel on the Fiesta ST mark 7 looks waaaaaay better than the one we have in the U.S

[@brianiswrong]

What's people's thoughts a year on?

[@williamdavies9745]

Mk7 look amazing

[@StefanP742]

Had a ST200 for 2 and a half years, just brought myself a mk8 st3 and it’s another level. Can’t wait to modify the mk8, the capabilities of it are incredible. And yes to start with I HATED the mk8, but it’s grown

[@willrose6862]

The 1.5 does not tune as well

[@StefanP742]

@@willrose6862for big power no... but up to stage 2 it's better than the mk7, my mk8 made 260bhp on stage 1+ by peron and my previous st200 stage 2 made 245ish bhp... if i ever went back to a fiesta st i would probably go back to a mk8 than a mk7... they are both such good cars but people overlook the mk8 without driving it... but 100% a decent tuned stage 1 mk8 will definitely make more power than the mk7 stage 2

[@willrose6862]

@@StefanP742 they make more power stage for stage 1vs1… but the mk8 power really drops after stage 1, stage 2 only makes 266/275… as a mk7 will do 275 and much lighter so it will be faster overall, 1.5 3 cylinder was a massive L

[@StefanP742]

@@willrose6862 mk7 doesnt make 275 stage 2? Stage 3 the mk7 is the one to go for of course but up to stage 2 the mk8 is better. The stock turbo on the mk7 tops out at 250bhp max for stage 2

[@willrose6862]

@@StefanP742 i don’t personally agree…. 300bhp is stage 3, some tuners do get the mk7 to 265/270… but even a stage 2 fez mk7 would beat a stage 2 mk8

[@brian_sdtv1802]

I would take the mk8

[@anrs3153]

Sounds like a Honda driving by at 3:42 ;)

[@TIM612826]

I thought u were going to race them against each other? Was waiting for that...

[@Black_FR_16]

That 16s on the red Fiesta?

[@petrojam-ltd7448]

What’s the wrap on the mk8?

[@bogeymanshankers3904]

Had both the mk8 rocks

[@Richard1976]

Model of the old one look so much better

[@dewoem]

Have them both peron stage 2 pro mk7.5 and stock mk8 and must say as an every day car the mk8 is far better for me 5 doors, bigger screen, b&o audio, lane assist,... The only thing I miss is the power of the mk7 but not for long :-p

[@tattoodfreeek]

Got the mk7, don't like the styling of the mk8. Actually looking at getting it modded to stage 2 with AET.

[@insaneknifz129]

Anyone able to tell me the exact exhaust that’s on the mk7

[@Matt7R]

I had a mk7 for 3.5 years and I’ve now had the mk8 for 7 months. I took my mk7 stage 2 and even so I still think the mk8 is better in every way. Just feels so much more fun to drive. Looks wise it’s all personal preference. I love the mk8 but I also love the mk7, but overall I prefer the mk8 because the interior is nicer and more premium. Comparing ST3s anyway, I don’t think much of the seats in the mk8 st and ST2, the ST3 has much nicer seats.

[@Mr7ee]

What Bov does that MK7 have ?

[@lawsonwood6264]

Did this guy really say that the MK7 hospital trolley dash is better than the MK8 dash. Mad.

[@terrytsibouris5970]

Mk8 for me. More refined across the board. And those pops and bangs....

[@danryan9533]

What can a mk8 fiesta get at vudu on stage 2, had a looking on the website and it doesnt give any figures unfortunately

[@StefanP742]

I mean stage 1 makes over 250bhp probably 260ish stage 2 but I feel stage 1 is probably what to go for

[@dannyfawcett8253]

The mk8 has a slightly smaller engine, but due to it dropping one cylinder, each cylinder is a larger capacity to the mk7.5. which is most likely why it has alot more torque and a good amount of power. I'd like the mk8 st, but if only it looked like the mk7.5

[@karleaflux5366]

Red one especially with gold wheels.

[@marksmith7191]

Had the 7 & now got the 8. Even though the 8 has the lsd I thought the handling of the 7 was 10/15% better but the ride on the 7 felt like they never removed the chocks from the suspension from delivery. Mk8 more comfortable. Speed very similar 👍

[@paulhope3401]

Thanks Mark, Could you possibly expand on that? I'm having an impossible dilemma picking between them. I keep going from one to the other then back again.. and again! I've drove a friends Mk7 ST and totally fell in love with its character and handling... lift off oversteer just like my old Pug GTI's that made me love them so much... but the Mk8 looks to be a lot more sensible, grown up, (I'm 45) , comfortable modern looking car with a cockpit that's a more spacious and nicer place to be... but would it disappoint me with its more planted rear end if I wanted to have some lift off oversteer fun? Doubt I'd be able to find that out on a test drive with a salesman sitting next to me. :/ Such a difficult decision, please help me decide.. TIA.

[@marksmith7191]

@@paulhope3401 if all you want is a weekend toy & absolute drivers car go for a mk7. If you’re gonna use it every day go for a mk8. The mk7 definitely gives you more confidence with the lift off oversteer. But ride is so hard. He Bridgestone potenzas worked really well on the car too. Mk8 is better inside not quite as harder ride & the infotainment is way better. If you use the sport mode the throttle is way more responsive, exhaust pops a bit & disables the traction control partially but to get the lift off oversteer best to turn it all off but practice on a big quiet roundabout. Thing is the mk7 has got more affordable for the youngsters now & lots look way to boyed up now. Mine is magnetic so looks a bit more understated. Newer is better I always think . 👍

[@paulhope3401]

@@marksmith7191 Thanks a lot Mark, you have confirmed my thoughts on what they are like compared to each other. It is going to be mostly a weekend toy, so mk7 it is... maybe an ST200 if I can find a good one close to me. Future planned performance mods are stage 3, big brake kit, lsd and maybe decent dampers if required. I really apreciate hearing from someone who has had both. Thanks again.

[@chrismullin1]

Gosh I couldn't disagree more. Coming from a mk7 the mk8 is miles better in every way.

[@davothegreat9990]

not every way. mk7 is a better looking car by far!!

[@Ireland103]

Correct choice. MK7 all day long..not a fan of 3 cyclinder sounds or mk8 looks.. that MK7 is the nuts

[@zskyys5441]

Mk7 all day!

[@joshwalsh4797]

Can we get a mods list for the Mk7?

[@JamieFYD]

its available on the HCC website dude :)

[@mattws5784]

I'm in such a dilemma right now, I prefer the looks of the MK7 but it's getting old and could be a waste of money, I don't like the rear of the MK8 but the performance is apparently better ffs 🙄

[@christianpotaczaa2897]

No way I will take home MK7. Yes it looks amaizing, but only because it is not the standard version. Imagine buy some body kit for MK8. I ordered MK8 and I must still wait 3 month, but it's worth it :) Will be great daily agressive car :)

[@chriselse515]

Had both at the 250bhp power and for me the mk8 is the better car it improves on all the faults the mk7 had. Seats are much comfier for long journeys although my mk7 was better built my mk8 has so many rattles after 16months ownership. Also the mk8 doesn't have adaptive dampers

[@chriselse515]

@@jwalker7567 standard system is ok this is what I have nothing special but plenty of adjustments and different eq,s b&o a bit disappointing not much different to stock just has more base.

[@watforddude91]

@@chriselse515 the B&O is above and beyond the better system over the standard. It was the only option I said was a must have

[@watforddude91]

@@jwalker7567 For what it is, and when you consider its a Feista, its honestly excellent. The sub bass is lacking but you get a really nice punch to your music which makes for it. Absolutely zero distortion.

[@lawrenceatherton4310]

hate the crackle pop stuff thats tuned in

[@colingroves335]

I prefer the MK7, but without all that body kit.

[@tommy4862]

How can anyone say mk7 has better center console and screen, it's absolutely awful and looks like 20 years old. Also the exterior mods are horrible.

[@monamuller2600]

💙MK8💙

[@Samaldoful]

Mk7 outside mk8 inside for me

[@fuzzy5987]

I've owned both Styling > MK7 Comfort > Mk8

[@benhowell1262]

I’m biased but until that mk8 is seeing figures of 330+ if it ever does or if it’s even reliable at that power the mk8 is a no from me, wouldn’t swap my hybrid turbo mk7 for one let’s put it that way

[@tomosjohn230]

Mk7 all day

[@RltchieI]

I took home the MK8.5 🤣

[@krAwly]

ST180 Stage 2: 250-260bhp?! Someone's on crack. They vary from 230-250 depending on the optimism of the dyno 🤣🤦🏽‍♂️

[@alexeyl22]

MK8 looks way better. In fact, should they remove all that needless ST styling and make it look like a regular Fiesta - it would be awesome.

[@Cole_King]

Mk7 obviously it looks the bollocks 😈

[@philhill7973]

Had a mk7 now own a mk8 . Both excellent cars . Still like the mk7 though. Mk8 is quicker!!

[@MrUrusaki]

mk7 FTW so much more edgy and mean from front to rear just was such a change of pace for the fiesta and the mk8 just doesn't live up to the hype/benchmark set by the mk7 when it comes to the look, feel and appeal of a true hot hatch may perform as desired but when you buy a car you want to be like DAMN that's a SEXY FCKING RIDE as well, walking up to the mk8 AHH oh its the new one HMM NOT BAD I GUESS...(leaves you with a bit of slight disappointment). Not being bias I myself was looking forward to what the next edition would be especially looks because the performance is almost a given, imagined they'd try and give it even more flare and wickedness but tastefully was so exited and then they just went in the completely opposite direction. Maybe Mk9 will emerge with a bang hopefully I know I'm not the only one that feels this way have had many a discussion it's been a major topic in a lot if not all hot hatch circles seems like you don't even need to drive a ford and it still comes up.

[@MrUrusaki]

PS I personally feel when it comes to tuning a lot safer putting all that power through 4 cylinders vs 3 as I'm assuming there's much more material and strength to work with and would add more weight which probably has a influence on the power when it comes to moving heavier internal components, but will be more reliable in the end? Right?

[@banditbeggers533]

Mate that mk7 is stunning. And to me I don’t like the shape of the 8 I would still take a stoke mk7

[@adam._.everest2506]

Mk7 looos better, especially red with gold wheels

[@reynaldorivera7641]

The 7 looks a lot better

[@simonhaley103]

Center screen better than the mk8? Are you having a laugh ? 😂

[@blairhood8124]

Mk7 advantages: - exterior looks mint. - very big after market community. - very reliable car can take them up to 400 bhp with 2.5k of mods. Mk7 Disadvantages: - very popular car and alot are the same (owners CAN be sheeps 🐑) (don't baaaaaaah at me in the comments) -interior/tech is outdated Mk8 advantages: - interior/tech is modern. - stands out on the road. - aftermarket community arising fast. Mk8 disadvantages: - looks are marmite. - sounds shit compared to mk7. - at £22,000 could buy a 1/2 year old Audi s3 for the same money. Over all the mk7 is better value for money if you can put up with older tech.

[@cjrobson7]

The mk8 looks better from any angle and the interior is alot better. How can you say the interior is better in the mk7.

[@pauljones4369]

Everyone said the exact same thing coming from m6 to mark7 it’s ugly.them7 grew over time I could never go back to a m7 after having the 8 for to months it’s night and day massive difference

[@mattws5784]

But the rear is awful

[@supremefantastic]

Mk7 is looking so much better. I don't stand the Mk8.

[@drewstreet4178]

Mk7 sounds like shit with the pop and bang map, mk8 sounds much better I think and looks alright

[@JMaverick1985]

Mk7 looks a bit cheap and old now. The new mk8 is leaps and bounds better! It just looks more grown up and has better performance

[@marcwilliams3921]

Mk7 looks better outside. Mk8 looks better inside.

[@crackhousesehh6604]

mk7 looks more agressive

[@aleksanderbucko4895]

None!! Would rather a EP3 and have that modded..... Alot more fun!!

[@Roadwarrior92]

🤔😂

[@Sonnyf27]

The mk7 looks more sporty I think and the interior of the mk8 is nice but the mk 7 seats are so much nicer than the mk 8

[@Keyboardbeatz]

Nearly as quick as my 50cc ped m8

[@Saj123]

mk 7 is wayy mor agressive looking

[@694069406940]

the mk6 is better looking i think

[@danchaplin134]

Mk8 all day long

[@matthewcoupeofficial]

The winner is.... the RS1800

[@Wargwarn]

Completely pointless comparing two modded cars

[@largeChongus97]

Mk8 ST 💪 mk7 STs do look good in my rear view mirror

[@davothegreat9990]

i have the new focus st. mk8 fiesta st looks good in my rear view mirror! 😎

[@largeChongus97]

@@davothegreat9990 already raced one, it looked good from the side as he couldn't pull away, #revo

[@davothegreat9990]

@@largeChongus97 lies!!!🤣🤣🤣. my mate has a mk8 fiesta st. I win every time by at least 2 car lengths and pulling further with every gear change.

[@largeChongus97]

@@davothegreat9990 not liesss!!!! Tho is it when I have revo stage 1 with an exhaust and intercooler pulling 265bhp on the dyno is it, power to weight ratio ya nonce and obviously it's a focus ST which is designed to be quicker than the fiesta ST, I'd rather have my fiesta than settle for the poor mans RS

[@davothegreat9990]

@@largeChongus97 my last car was a mk7 fiesta st. needed something bigger so went with the new focus st. performance potential, believe me the focus is light years ahead!!

[@PJD4875]

Whatever about the mk7 having a better looking exterior the mk7 hasn't got a stupid looking tablet stuck onto the dash and does anyone else think digital rev counters and speedos are horrible looking

[@Berkshire_Dave]

Too many ads guys

[@blackmamba478]

The guys say mk7 is better its just never drive a mk8

[@meganjay30]

honestly.. i think the mk8 looks crap asf.. Mk7 to the moon baby.