2011 Ford Fiesta vs 2011 Honda CR-Z

2011 Ford Fiesta

2011 Honda CR-Z

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4-Door Sedan S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan S	28	37	$12,773	$13,200
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan SE	28	37	$13,995	$14,500
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan SEL	28	37	$15,969	$16,600
Fiesta 5-Door HB SE	28	37	$14,935	$15,500
Fiesta 5-Door HB SES	28	37	$16,815	$17,500

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3-Door CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CR-Z 3-Door CVT	35	39	$18,871	$19,995
CR-Z 3-Door CVT EX	35	39	$20,337	$21,555
CR-Z 3-Door CVT EX w/Navi	35	39	$22,029	$23,355
CR-Z 3-Door Manual	31	37	$18,260	$19,345
CR-Z 3-Door Manual EX	31	37	$19,726	$20,905
CR-Z 3-Door Manual EX w/Navi	31	37	$21,418	$22,705

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$12,773

$18,871

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$13,200

$19,995

Monthly Payment Estimate

$220 / month

$333 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

If you're set on stylish and small, the 2011 Ford Fiesta might be your only choice, though you might miss the solid, roomy feel of a Fit.

The 2011 Honda CR-Z blazes a new trail for eco-performance—but we’re not quite following.

TCC Likes

Sophisticated styling, especially the five-door
The best electric power steering yet?
More than the usual safety equipment

Way ahead of the social-responsibility curve
Flashy gauges teach you green driving
Great fuel economy, compared to some coupes

TCC Dislikes

Still not quick, by most any measure
PowerShift automatic an underperformer
Smaller cabin than Versa and Fit

As heavy as an Insight, and thirstier
City driving uses up all the suspension travel
CVT dulls all the available driving fun

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

35 mpg

Highway

37 mpg

39 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Subcompact

Two Seater

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.0

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

42.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

85.1

49.1

Front Hip Room (in)

50.6

51.5

Second Leg Room (in)

31.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

36.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

49.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.7

53.8

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

58.0

54.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

57.7

59.1

Wheelbase (in)

98.0

95.9

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.8

68.5

Track Width, Front (in)

57.7

59.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

173.6

160.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.8

25.1

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.9 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2 x - TBD -

- TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.6

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Electric Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.3

12.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.4

35.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

185/65R15

P195/55VR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

185/65R15

P195/55VR16

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2578

2690

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

16 x 6

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

16 x 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

4.8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

120 @ 6350

122 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Gas/Electric I4

Fuel System

SMPI

MPFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

112 @ 5000

123 @ 1000 - 2000

Engine Order Code

99J

Displacement

1.6L/97

1.5L/91

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.61

5.67-2.17

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

Trans Order Code

Drivetrain

Front-wheel drive

Front Wheel Drive

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.07

4.20

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.95

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Continuously Variable

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.85

3.17-0.53

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Fiesta

Honda CR-Z

Body Style

4-Door Sedan

3 Door Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.87

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Twist Beam

Torsion Beam

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.8

5.1

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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