2014 Ford Fiesta vs 2014 Honda CR-Z

2014 Ford Fiesta

2014 Honda CR-Z

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4-Door Sedan S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan S	28	36	$13,571	$14,100
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan SE	28	36	$14,996	$15,580
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan Titanium	28	36	$17,614	$18,300
Fiesta 5-Door HB S	28	36	$14,053	$14,600
Fiesta 5-Door HB SE	28	36	$15,477	$16,080
Fiesta 5-Door HB ST	26	35	$20,598	$21,400
Fiesta 5-Door HB Titanium	28	36	$18,095	$18,800

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3-Door CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CR-Z 3-Door CVT	36	39	$19,664	$20,645
CR-Z 3-Door CVT EX	36	39	$21,415	$22,490
CR-Z 3-Door CVT EX w/Navi	36	39	$22,838	$23,990
CR-Z 3-Door Manual	31	38	$19,047	$19,995
CR-Z 3-Door Manual EX	31	38	$20,798	$21,840
CR-Z 3-Door Manual EX w/Navi	31	38	$22,221	$23,340

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$13,571

$19,664

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$14,100

$20,645

Monthly Payment Estimate

$235 / month

$344 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Affordable small cars don't need to be bland, whether in appearance or from behind the wheel. And the 2014 Ford Fiesta is proof of that.

If you're looking for a two-seat hybrid hatchback coupe, the 2014 Honda CR-Z is your only choice--but many other small cars offer more driving fun, or higher fuel efficiency, often at equal cost.

TCC Likes

Crisp, nicely proportioned exterior
Excellent steering
Strong feature set

Smart styling stands out
Only small hybrid with stick shift
'Boost' mode adds power jolt

TCC Dislikes

Interior works no wonders with space
Balky PowerShift transmission
Base audio controls

Fuel efficiency not all that high
Ride deteriorates on rough roads
CVT hurts any pretense of sporty driving

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

36 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

39 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Two-Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

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

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

54.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.1

Wheelbase (in)

95.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.8

68.5

Track Width, Front (in)

57.7

59.6

Length, Overall (in)

173.6

160.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.8

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

25.1

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

7.9

10.2

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.9

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

10.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

Front Disc/Rear Drum

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.4

10.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.4

35.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P185/60HR15

P195/55VR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P185/60HR15

P195/55VR16

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2578

2694

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

16 X 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

16 X 6

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

340

Engine

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

112 @ 5000

127 @ 1000

Engine Order Code

99J

Displacement

1.6 L/97

1.5 L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

120 @ 6350

130 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Gas/Electric I-4

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.95

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.85

3.17 - 0.53

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.07

4.20

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.62

5.67

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

Trans Order Code

44C

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Fiesta

Honda CR-Z

Body Style

Sedan

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Emissions

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

5.9 (Est)

4.9 (Est)

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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