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

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The best selling car in Britain by quite some margin is the Ford Fiesta, and that's by no means a recent trend. The Fiesta has been hugely popular in the UK for decades, even though there are plenty of excellent alternatives, such as the Volkswagen Polo and Hyundai i20, that come in at a similar price point.

So what makes the Fiesta so popular? We're behind the wheel of the ST-Line X Edition, which gets the same looks as the ST hot hatch at a cheaper price. That being said, our model costs over £22,000, with entry-level cars costing north of £16,600.

And, in the name of transparency, this was filmed towards the end of 2020 and the Fiesta range has since received an engine update. While our 1.5-litre model is no longer available, the trim level still is. What's more, the rest of the car is identical to that of the newer models.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro
0:58 Design
2:01 Prices and engine specs
2:30 Boot space
3:31 Interior tech
4:00 Build quality
4:32 Storage and connectivity
5:06 Back seats
6:17 On the road
6:42 Steering
7:56 Economy
8:19 Ride comfort
9:01 Safety kit
9:20 Why is the Fiesta so popular?

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[MrSmithyboy]

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.

[sman]

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

[garchie]

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

[nealchamberlain]

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

[jcwoods]

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!

[viktordtz]

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-yqof]

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

[johnbeagley]

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

[mrI]

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

[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!

[HJE]

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.... :-(

[pigeonpoo]

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

[garydavis]

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

[itk]

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

[andyhowlett]

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.

[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 😂

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