Fiat 500 Abarth (2016 – 2021) vs Ford Fiesta ST (2016 – 2018): specs compared
The Ford Fiesta ST is the more powerful of the two, with up to 200 hp against 180 hp. It has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 225 km/h. The Fiat 500 Abarth uses less fuel, from 5.8 L/100 km against 6.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,035 kg against 1,100 kg. At 3,975 mm, the Ford Fiesta ST is 315 mm longer than the Fiat 500 Abarth.
| Specification |
Fiat
500 Abarth
2016 – 2021
|
Ford
Fiesta ST
2016 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | United States |
| Documented years | 2016 – 2021 | 2016 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 145 – 180 hp | 200 hp |
| Torque | 206 – 250 Nm | 290 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 – 8.0 s | 6.7 s |
| Top speed | 209 – 225 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.8 – 6.0 L/100 km | 6.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,660 mm | 3,975 mm |
| Width | 1,628 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,301 mm | 2,489 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,035 – 1,055 kg | 1,100 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.