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Ford Fiesta 2002 fuel consumption

Ford Fiesta from 2002 to 2005 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 20% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 19% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 21% higher. Since 2002 the Ford Fiesta average difference between owner-reported real-world fuel consumption and declared fuel economy has been slightly above industry average.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersFord FiestaAll carmakersFord Fiesta
2002+6%+10% +7%+19%
Show all years
2003+6%+10% +8%+16%
2004+7%+11% +9%+16%
2005+8%+11% +10%+16%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Ford Fiesta.

2002 - 2005

Ford Fiesta 2002 hatchback fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines35.9 MPG
6.6 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines32.4 MPG
7.3 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+11%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines53.9 MPG
4.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines47.0 MPG
5.0 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+15%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Ford Fiesta 2002 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.3 liters per 100 km or 5% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Ford Fiesta with automatic transmission consumes around 0.2 litres per 100 km or 2% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Ford Fiesta advertised fuel economy is significantly above average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is slightly better than average.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.4 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Ford Fiesta 2002 1.4 Duratec 80 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Ford Fiesta with 1.6 petrol engine and manual transmission (Ford Fiesta 2002 1.6 Duratec 100 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.3 liter petrol engine
Ford Fiesta 2002 1.3 Duratec 70 HP manual 37.9 MPG
6.2 l/100km
34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km+11%
Ford Fiesta 2003 1.25 16V 70 HP manual 37.9 MPG
6.2 l/100km
34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km+11%
1.4 liter petrol engine
Ford Fiesta 2002 1.4 Duratec 80 HP manual 36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km
34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km+8%
Ford Fiesta 2002 1.4 Duratec 80 HP automatic 36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km
35.1 MPG
6.7 l/100km+5%
1.4 liter diesel engine
Ford Fiesta 2002 1.4 TDCi 68 HP manual 54.7 MPG
4.3 l/100km
46.1 MPG
5.1 l/100km+19%
Ford Fiesta 2003 1.4 TDCi 68 HP automatic 54.7 MPG
4.3 l/100km
49.0 MPG
4.8 l/100km+12%
1.6 liter petrol engine
Ford Fiesta 2002 1.6 Duratec 100 HP manual 35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km
31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km+14%
Ford Fiesta 2004 1.6 16V 100 HP automatic 31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km
27.4 MPG
8.6 l/100km+15%
1.6 liter diesel engine
Ford Fiesta 2005 1.6 16V TDCi 90 HP manual 52.3 MPG
4.5 l/100km
46.1 MPG
5.1 l/100km+13%

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.