2012 Ford Fiesta vs 2012 Honda Fit vs 2012 Hyundai Accent

2012 Ford Fiesta

2012 Honda Fit

2012 Hyundai Accent

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4-Door Sedan S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan S	28	38	$12,788	$13,200
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan SE	28	38	$14,170	$14,670
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan SEL	28	38	$15,984	$16,600
Fiesta 5-Door HB S	28	38	$13,634	$14,100
Fiesta 5-Door HB SE	28	38	$15,110	$15,670
Fiesta 5-Door HB SES	28	38	$16,830	$17,500

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5-Door HB Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic	28	35	$15,701	$16,125
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic Sport	27	33	$17,430	$17,910
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic Sport w/Navi	27	33	$19,155	$19,690
Fit 5-Door HB Manual	27	33	$14,925	$15,325
Fit 5-Door HB Manual Sport	27	33	$16,607	$17,060

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4-Door Sedan Automatic GLS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Accent 4-Door Sedan Automatic GLS	28	37	$14,871	$15,295
Accent 4-Door Sedan Manual GLS	28	37	$12,244	$12,545
Accent 5-Door HB Automatic GS	28	37	$15,444	$15,895
Accent 5-Door HB Automatic SE	28	37	$16,399	$16,895
Accent 5-Door HB Manual GS	28	37	$14,298	$14,695
Accent 5-Door HB Manual SE	28	37	$15,444	$15,895

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$12,788

$15,701

$14,871

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$13,200

$16,125

$15,295

Monthly Payment Estimate

$220 / month

$269 / month

$255 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.6

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8.0

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

You could do better if you most value space and comfort, but the 2012 Ford Fiesta packs in a lot of style and substance.

The 2012 Honda Fit is peppy and fun to drive, and its interior is incredibly space-efficient; but some might be turned off by its rather utilitarian look.

Do Americans want small cars with more room and great gas mileage? The 2012 Hyundai Accent is betting they do--and so are we.

TCC Likes

Great styling—especially the five-door
Responsive, nicely weighted steering
Good safety ratings

Frisky, maneuverable feel
Space-efficient seating arrangement
Awesome cargo capability

Punchy hatchback styling
High-quality interior fit and finish
Real room for four adults

TCC Dislikes

Cramped cabin compared to others its size
PowerShift automatic balkier than it should be
Odd dash layout

The silhouette of a minivan
Limited availability for Bluetooth
Satellite radio not offered

Middling acceleration
Sedan's rear seat can be snug on head room
Isn't as inexpensive as it once was

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

Highway

38 mpg

35 mpg

37 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Subcompact

Small Station Wagon

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

50.6

51.5

51.3

Second Leg Room (in)

31.2

34.5

33.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

40.4

39.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

49.2

51.3

47.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.7

53.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

39.0

37.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.0

51.3

53.4

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

41.3

41.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

85.1

90.8

89.7

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.8

66.7

66.9

Track Width, Front (in)

57.7

58.7

59.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

173.6

161.6

172.0

Height, Overall (in)

58.0

60.0

57.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

57.7

58.1

59.5

Wheelbase (in)

98.0

98.4

101.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.8

13.7

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

20.6

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

57.3

Brakes

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 -

10.3 x - TBD -

10.1 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.0

10.6

11.4

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

2.48

2.9

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.3

12.7

14.9

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.4

34.1

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Electric pwr rack & pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P185/65R15

P175/65SR15

P175/70R14

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P185/65R15

P175/65SR15

P175/70R14

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2578

2577

2463

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

14 x 5.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

14 x 5.0

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

4.8

5.1

5.7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

112 @ 5000

106 @ 4800

123 @ 4850

Engine Order Code

99J

Displacement

1.6L/97

1.5L/91

1.6L/97

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

120 @ 6350

117 @ 6600

138 @ 6300

Engine Type

Gas I4

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

31 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

37 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

28 (Est)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front-wheel drive

Front Wheel Drive

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.07

4.56

2.93

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.95

0.76

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic

Automatic w/manual shift

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.85

3.00

4.40

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.07

1.83

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

0.55

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.61

1.96

3.44

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

1.68

2.72

Trans Order Code

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

5 Door Hatchback

4 Door Sedan

Vehicle Name

Ford Fiesta

Honda Fit

Hyundai Accent

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Macpherson strut

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.9

0.87

0.9

Suspension Type - Rear

Twist Beam

Torsion beam

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

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

5.7

6.0

- TBD -

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

7 (2011)

- 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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