Are you shopping around for a subcompact car? The 2018 Ford Fiesta is a wonderful choice, with its youthful styling, nimble handling, a plethora of standard and available features, and affordable price tag. Also, the new Fiesta delivers excellent fuel economy.
Gas Mileage of 2018 Ford Fiesta
With the five-speed manual transmission, the Fiesta gets an estimated fuel economy of 27 city/35 hwy mpg, and with the PowerShift six-speed automatic transmission, the Fiesta gets an estimated 27 city/37 hwy mpg. The exception to this is the high-performance Fiesta ST grade. Equipped with a six-speed manual transmission and the powerful 1.6L EcoBoost I-4 engine, it gets an estimated 26 city/33 hwy mpg.
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Why does the 2018 Ford Fiesta get excellent gas mileage?
The 2018 Ford Fiesta’s excellent fuel economy can be credited to a number of factors. Its lightweight structure requires less power usage, while the aerodynamic design of the Fiesta enables it to cut through the air with ease. Also, the two engine options (1.6L Ti-VCT I-4 and 1.6L EcoBoost I-4) are very efficient. Even with a highway fuel economy of 33 mpg, the 1.6L EcoBoost I-4 delivers an impressive output of 197 horsepower and 202 lb-ft of torque.
What else does the 2018 Ford Fiesta offer?
The 2018 Fiesta comes standard with a multitude of desirable standard features, including electric power-assisted steering, Hill-Start Assist, a remote keyless entry system, a 12-volt powerpoint, the SYNC infotainment system, the SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System, AdvanceTrac electronic stability control, and a tire pressure monitoring system. For a more premium ride, you can get the available power moonroof, the voice-activated navigation system, a keyless entry keypad, and the SYNC 3 infotainment system, which comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for smartphone integration.