Ford Fiesta ST-Line review: why do so many buy it over a VW Polo?

[@nealchamberlain3884]

Great commentary, informative, and nice to see the New Forest in the background !

[@MrSmithyboy1990]

I’ve had access the ST-Line X 140bhp variant and what an absolute hoot to blast down a b-road in! Great little warm hatch.

[@1970sman]

It looks better and it’s more reliable than a Polo….there’s two reasons.

[@garchie5150]

The engine in the model actually tested here is a 1.0 125ps...

[@jcwoods9577]

I have the same ST Line and the color is "Red Pepper Matallic." I've added Eiback lowering springs, K&N drop in filter, and a chip that plugs into computer port. It has 5 speed manual transmission and hope to do more upgrades in the future. Fun to drive and love my 2019 Fiesta ST Line!

[@viktordtz2080]

only one standard 1.0 100 hp manual gearbox since 5 years. 165.000 km and only great great driving pleasure: engine punchy and really frugal, steering and front axle very dynamic... The ideal car for country ou mountains roads. And so sexy with 3 door and panoramic roof. Great car .

[@KeithJones-yq6of]

I have one of the last ST-line Mild hybrid Vignale 155PS Fiestas in special grey. Having driven the Polo and the ST, I would rather have this any day of the week. It is a classic

[@johnbeagley1195]

At 2.15 you say its a 1.5 3cyll ST engine, Not possible. The ST line does not have anything bigger than the 1.0 engine in petrol form....and never had a 1.5 petrol ST engine. I think you might be confusing it with a 1.5 diesel

[@pigeonpoo1823]

Given you have a Mk6 ST150, would you upgrade to this with your own money. Ps I adore mine (also in desert awesome blue)

[@YesAutoUK]

That's a great question. I love my ST150 and it's a huge shame I'm unable to drive it as much as I'd like due to the lockdown. This is certainly a giant leap over my car, and I'd love to try a full-fat ST. It's the best 'normal' hatchback I've driven, but nothing beats an older car for that analogue feel - Cam

[@Kwarkiemodo]

Very simple. It has a more fun factor. Better exhaust sound. More feeling and sharper steering. Lighter and cheaper. Road tax is cheaper and the car has more miles to the gallon. And I wanted something different than another Volkswagon. And I'm very happy with my Fiesta St with 260bh. And I almost forgot! Front windshield heating! I never want a car without one!

[@HJE1974]

Yeah, same as my st-line (2020) 125 hp :-) Its just a wonderful car build in cologne :-) ...as i heard, ford will build the fiesta in cologne from 2023 just as an e-car.... :-(

[@_noaim_8102]

How do you like it? Thinking about the 125HP version

[@HJE1974]

@@_noaim_8102 to me, its a perfect car so far for the money :-) My college bought a 155hp mid hybrid because she knows and drove my fiesta :-) Its some kind of "rennsemmel" we say in germany (latest drive on the Autobahn was 205km/h, that was really a bit scarry somehow.... in my old SLK i felt a little bit safety for that :-)", even, you can drive it very very at a low level around 5,3 liter/100kmh (my 125HP St-Line). - so, give it a try, make a test-drive, see all the functions your car would have (to me, i have everything: when i bought it, i would never think of seat-heating nor steering-wheel heating... but i needed it this year :-) ) - speaking of driving: the st-line "grabs" into curves at high speed - you have to test that also out :-) Yesterday i first had a real tcs break on the right side because it was raining - that was great! I thought i drove over a stone :-) You can switch tcs always off in the middle-console, even switch between the 3 mode the Fiesta will drive. Sport is really great, thats the fun-mode :-) Eco is challenging me (done 4,9L), normal is - yeah, "normal" :-) " - i wouldnt buy a Polo, because its a bit smaller than a fiesta, even, its not that great as a fiesta (both german cars!!!! :-) )" as i said - make a test-drive and you will see what i mean :-)

[@Kid574]

How do you find the stiffer and lower suspension deal with everyday commute?

[@mr8I7]

iPhones are technically the most 'powerful' phones on the market. They destroy any rivals in CPU benchmarks.

[@SandStormPower]

hahahahahahahahaha! xDDD

[@harrisbotonis6350]

Love this car!

[@jeffrey6124]

Lovely review 😎👍

[@garydavis1528]

Because it’s a 100 times better than a Polo, that’s why.

[@jazzyjazbtw]

how do i get the speed limit sign on the digital screen? i have a 2018 st line

[@JordanMatthewsDrums]

Those years in Solutions gave you all the info you needed about why people buy the latest iPhone 😂

[@itk2493]

1.5 engine in a STLine?, me don't think so. they were all 1.0.

[@andyhowlett2231]

Because the Polo feels heavy and staid and boring. By contrast, the Fiesta ST-line is a great drive, and I'm not exactly a fan of Ford.

[@fabriceduchenne7237]

Ok ! Good FORD

[@694069406940]

thy all look the same to me don't like the look of that model mk6 st has to be the best looking st out there

[@HJE1974]

yes, indeed, the x model is like you have to search for differences at the car-body, but as far as i know a B+O Audio-System is already installed - not sure about this info ;-)

[@mikeh2006]

@@HJE1974 st line x's have bigger wheels and the b+o 10 speaker system. Also some other things like electric folding mirrors and different seats. I drove a 140bhp st line x yesterday and found the ride to be a bit too firm. I'm going to try a st line next which have 17" wheels and apparently ride a little less firmly. I'm keen on the 1.0 155bhp mhev. Which is not a full hybrid system, just electric assist. 50mpg and 8.6 seconds to 60mph which is more than acceptable in my opinion.

[@HJE1974]

@@mikeh2006 My co-workerin bought the same as as mine, but as an mid-hybrid, like yours, she is really comfortable with that one, too :-) - its not a race-car, as i said, but it can make fun if you want, or, you keep on the eco-mode and drive it really like this... for example: at 70km/h (sry, dont know how this is in mph) the fiesta wants the 6th gear - really rumbling, but hey: this is what you get! to me, the Fiesta is the best choice i've ever made... unfortnally - i only got 5,3 liters at lowest scince i drive this car... normally iam at 5,5 Liters in normal Mode - People in Germany are struggeling about the 3liter car scince years, and this comes now up in german magazines... i think, of course there is a way to make an 3l engine, maybe with less fun, but it can be happen if Ford really wants to, iam sure :-)

[@HJE1974]

on the other side: Ford is doing Muscle-Cars - like the Mustang, even E....

[@HJE1974]

@@mikeh2006 I googled and i asked the question about B+O in german Forums - no way, no one could tell me :-( - even, there is no bass in the backside.... unfortunally, i love the sound (as i make music) - its clear and perfect to position (5 door) - i would like to have more EQ-Funktions, but, i guess, that's what my model (configuration) lacks of...