MPG Challenge: 2014 Ford Fiesta SFE 1.0 EcoBoost

We test the super-efficient Ford Fiesta SFE 1.0 liter three-cylinder EcoBoost to see if it can really meet or beat its 43 mpg rating. See and hear the most efficient non-hybrid Ford model in our full review.
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[@guyportmonteau5021]

Great review. This is an excellent car. I drove a 1.6 SE and this 1.0 model. In the first two minutes I thought forget all the other models, this is the one I'm buying. It's very impressive, the economy, the excellent exhaust sound, the shift quality, the heated seats, handling, just the car overall. I keep finding them brand new for under $13,000.00. There's nothing that can touch it in that price range. It's a hyper-miler or hot-rod as best quoted from Motor Trend. It's very versatile.

[@hoody123321]

I've now put 53,000km on my Fiesta 1.0L, over the life I've averaged 4.8L/100km as measured on Fuelly (almost exactly 48mpg), my best tank came in just under 4.4L/100km (across about 700km), which is a stellar 53.5mpg. This was all driving at at least the speed limit (so I wasn't slowing people down), and not explicitly hypermiling. Love this car.

[@KevAlberta]

How’s the car now? Still have it? I have the same car, 85k kilometers no problems

[@1989rs500]

I disagree with the engine noise , actually for me the 1.0 ecoboost sounded cool, like a mini v6, sure its loud but I loved the turbo whoosh and that v6 like engine note, And I averaged 35 mpg combined with regular driving, like smashing the throttle when I see open road and driving enthusiastically at corners,this thing is pretty much the best compact car I ve ever driven even better than Honda Fit, They way I drive a Hyundai accent gives 33 mpg and Fit 34 mpg combined,damn good Fiesta

[@LA_Commander]

If you guys don't want to spend the extra $1,000 for the turbo 1.0L motor, you can get the standard 1.6L four cylinder non-turbo and with the 5 speed manual it's very reliable and you can get 40 mpg or better on the highway.

[@shinnyspace]

i like that rumble at this 1.0 booster... It's like I'm driving a sport car, and it has really good acceleration... i have focus though

[@Irvin_Wright]

Great review. Love the attention to detail on the gearing explanation

[@thihal123]

I own an SFE and I like it. I do wish I had gotten the moonroof.

[@PacificBlue51]

Thanks for the really good review. It is def. on my list as a backroads car for Cal.

[@zeuss194]

In the last benchmark made from over 1000 cars sold in europe, In that segment right now the 2 most efficient petrol non-hybrid cars are the Mitsubichi SpaceStar (almost always above 50mpg !) and the Peugeot 208 1.2 VTI (about 48mpg)

[@ItsMe-ic7on]

I love driving a stick shift!

[@aaron___6014]

Small overlap is marginal now, and the engine sounds sporty. Does a WRX sound good to you?

[@ItsMe-ic7on]

My question is how would it do on a cross-country trip?

[@time4anewme]

I noticed he is wearing quite chunky footwear here for this review, the only issue I have in my fiesta is that when I'm wearing shoes like that i find sometimes they clip each other while I'm using the pedals and sometimes cause me to brake quite sharply! I wonder did the reviewer have the same problem lol

[@billbb]

Yeah

[@JoshSZHANG]

Sam, I remember you got 46 mpg highway out of the Mazda3. What was the combined for Mazda3? I'm trying to decide between this fiesta sfe and a base Mazda3 for my wife. (yes she can drive a manual.) Any insight? Thanks!

[@TestDrivenTV]

Josh Shuo Zhang The Mazda3 did indeed perform better in mpg and much of our drive route was identical, though it was not video taped as such. As to a recommendation, drive them both. The smoother four-cylinder engine and additional space with the Mazda3 is a bonus. Remember that the Mazda3 is a significantly larger car than the Fiesta.

[@Trogglogg]

Just wondering, how tall are you? I'm 6'1 and deciding how well I'd fit in here

[@goateecusbilly1823]

mooksball1 I'm 5'11 and still have room

[@zxtenn]

How many years do you need to keep the car just to break even for the extra 1000.00 upcharge compared to the standard 4 cylinder and how long will it run with all that junk under the hood??I had a 93 Ford Festiva 1.3 5 speed and that car got the same if not better mileage and it was engine TROUBLEFREE for 160,000 miles, will that 3 cyl turbo last ??

[@mitcheljensen1]

+jim dandy i used to have the festiva and the highest mpg i got was 48 mpg

[@zxtenn]

+Mitchel Jensen That's what I got maximum with mine--I doubt this new 3 cylinder wonder engine will be troublefree for 160,000 ++++ miles and with that 1000.00 upcharge it will take years just to break even with any fuel economy savings

[@mitcheljensen1]

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[@mitcheljensen1]

jim dandy I currently have a 2009 focus sedan 5 speed manual with 130,000 miles and never skips a beat, i actually got 46 mpg on a long trip once, on average for just daily driving this winter i was getting about 30mpg, and last summer i got around 35-40 mpg. I loved my festiva, it only had 120,000 miles on it, but the body was pretty rusted because of the harsh winters we have in wisconsin, but it never skipped a beat.

[@zxtenn]

+Mitchel Jensen I have a 2009 Accent SE 5 speed with only 50 K on it, I get about what you get, 30 going back and forth to work, good but NOTHING compared to my 1993 Festiva, I wish I never sold it

[@blancatadeo7430]

Lol someone lost the audio for the intro of this video

[@anonamos6086]

I’ve NEVER gotten over 35mpg in mine.

[@senseisambo]

I think something is wrong then. I just drove home 20 miles highway with a few back roads. 53mpg! AC turned off tho. With ac running and a fair amount of back roads and not being real gentle on the throttle I average low 40s

[@zed625]

I consistently get 43+ mpg in the summer, winter gas takes me below 40 though. What I find is really important is the type of gas you use and acceleration. You can't gun it, and the higher the octane rating the better my mileage. I use 89 usually, but the previous owner used 93 and said he got closer to 45 (which is also what I've seen although I stepped back down to 89 because I didn't want to pay for 93 lol)

[@gdu370]

I hate that only European fiesta 1.0l have 6 speeds

[@jennydonne8946]

David G on the 7th generation yes, this is the 6th which even European version gets 5 speed gearbox

[@MariaOrLex]

Prius more power more room better fuel economy

[@04dram04]

and allot more money

[@LA_Commander]

Yeah and three to four times the sticker price lol

[@MariaOrLex]

Ha ha lol what a shit car get a Prius instead

[@LA_Commander]

For three to four times the price, it should be better lol

[@thoughts4843]

Mate are you alright? 😂