2016 Ford Fiesta SE Hatchback
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- Photo: 2018 Ford Fiesta Titanium Hatchback in Outrageous Green Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, front left, 2025-10-06 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: FORD FIESTA 5 DOOR HATCHBACK (B299) China (3) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2009 Ford Fiesta Titanium - 1388cc 1.4 (96PS) Duratec Petrol - Squeeze - 04-11-23, Side by DieselFordMondeo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 Ford Fiesta Titanium Hatchback in Outrageous Green Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, rear left, 2025-10-06 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2009 Ford Fiesta Titanium - 1388cc 1.4 (96PS) Duratec Petrol - Squeeze - 04-11-23, Dashboard by DieselFordMondeo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2016 Ford Fiesta SE Hatchback is a 120-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $16,110 MSRP and is rated at 31 mpg combined.
It makes 120 horsepower at 6,350 rpm and 112 lb-ft of torque at 5000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 28 mpg city and 36 mpg highway (31 mpg combined).
The Fiesta measures 159.7 inches long on a 98.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,537 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $16,110 ($21,816 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $16,985 ($23,001 *) |
| Destination Charge | $875 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.6L Duratec Ti-VCT I4 |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 120 hp @ 6,350 rpm |
| Torque | 112 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve, Ti-VCT |
| Bore and Stroke | 79 x 81.4 (3.11 x 3.2 in) |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 28 MPG |
| Highway | 36 MPG |
| Combined | 31 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded (87 octane) |
| Tank Capacity | 12.4 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, lower control arms, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Semi-independent torsion beam, coil springs |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15" x 6.0" |
| Wheels Rear | 15" x 6.0" |
| Tires Front | P185/60R15 |
| Tires Rear | P185/60R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 159.7 in |
| Width | 67.8 in |
| Height | 58.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 98 in |
| Front Track | 57.7 in |
| Rear Track | 57 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,537 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.2 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 31.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 49 in |
| Hip Room Front | 50.6 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 49.2 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (14.3 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2016 Ford Fiesta 4 DR FWD: 4 ★ overall
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Ford FIESTA.
179 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Ford FIESTA
Owner Complaints
179 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Ford FIESTA (10 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 101 |
| Engine | 34 |
| Electrical System | 26 |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 FORD FIESTA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.