Ford Fiesta 0–60 Times
The Ford Fiesta 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 18 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more.
The fastest tested Ford Fiesta is the 2014 Ford Fiesta ST Hatchback, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.40 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.90 seconds at 94.6 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Ford Fiesta is the 2011 Ford Fiesta SES Hatchback, which took 10.10 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.50 seconds at 79.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Ford Fiesta tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.42 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.41 seconds at 85.48 mph.
Fastest 0–60
6.40sec
2014 ST Hatchback · stock
Average 0–60
8.42sec
Across 18 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
16.41sec
@ 85.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
10.10sec
2011 SES Hatchback
Across 18 verified runs, the Ford Fiesta ranges from 6.40 to 10.10 seconds 0–60, with a 8.42-second average.
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Ford Fiesta Performance Overview
Ford’s Fiesta in this dataset spans 2011 to 2017, covering the North American Mk6 era across 18 verified tests. Over that run, performance centered on a small-displacement gasoline lineup that ranged from 120 to 197 hp, mixing naturally aspirated and turbocharged four-cylinder engines. Early results reflected the regular hatchback and sedan trims: the 2011 SES Hatchback recorded 0-60 in 8.7 seconds, while the slow end of the range came from the 2011 SES Hatchback at 10.1 seconds in another test configuration.
As the lineup broadened, efficiency-oriented versions added a turbo three-cylinder. The SFE 1.0L EcoBoost Hatchback reached 0-60 in 9.5 seconds, showing the shift toward downsized turbo power without moving the Fiesta into a different performance bracket. The major step came in 2014 with the ST Hatchback, whose 197-hp turbocharged setup cut the sprint to 6.4 seconds and covered the quarter-mile in 14.9 seconds at 94.6 mph, the quickest figures recorded for the model here.
That leaves the Fiesta’s final standing straightforward: within this 2011-2017 sample, the Mk6 evolved from basic subcompact pace to a clearly quicker ST variant, while remaining exclusively gasoline-powered through the end of production.
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Ford Fiesta 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mk6 | 2009–2017 | 8.42s | 6.40s — 2014 ST Hatchback | 18 | The Mk6 generation (2009–2017) averaged 8.42 seconds to 60 mph across 18 tests, led by the 2014 ST Hatchback at 6.40 seconds. Output ranged from 120 to 197 hp across 1.0L Turbo I-3, 1.6L I-4, 1.6L Turbo I-4 configurations. |
Mk6
2009–2017
Avg 0–60
8.42s
Fastest
6.40s
Tests
18
2014 ST Hatchback
The Mk6 generation (2009–2017) averaged 8.42 seconds to 60 mph across 18 tests, led by the 2014 ST Hatchback at 6.40 seconds. Output ranged from 120 to 197 hp across 1.0L Turbo I-3, 1.6L I-4, 1.6L Turbo I-4 configurations.
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Ford Fiesta 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
18 tests · 4 years
▾
2017 Ford Fiesta
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
8.00
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.10
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#04
2017 Ford Fiesta ST Hatchback
6.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.10s
¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.6L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 197 hp
- Torque
- 202 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,742 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 13.9 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 26 C / 33 H / 25 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 18
#11
2017 Ford Fiesta Titanium Hatchback
9.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.10s
¼ mi @ 81.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 81.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.6L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 120 hp
- Torque
- 112 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,578 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 21.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 27 C / 37 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #11 of 18
How we verify Ford Fiesta performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Ford Fiesta trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Ford Fiesta 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Ford Fiesta performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2017 Ford Fiesta ST Hatchback runs 0-60 mph in 6.9 seconds. It also covers the quarter-mile in 15.1 seconds at 94 mph. That makes it the quickest 2017 Fiesta on record, with 197 hp, 202 lb-ft, front-wheel drive, and a turbocharged gasoline engine.
For 2017, the Ford Fiesta ranged from 6.9 to 9.1 seconds from 0-60 mph across recorded trims. The quickest was the ST Hatchback at 6.9 seconds, while the Titanium Hatchback ran 9.1 seconds. Across all 18 Fiesta tests, the average 0-60 time is 8.42 seconds.
The fastest Ford Fiesta on record is the 2014 Fiesta ST Hatchback, which reaches 60 mph in 6.4 seconds. It is also the quickest Fiesta in the quarter-mile, posting 14.9 seconds at 94.6 mph. Across all 18 Fiesta tests, no other version has gone quicker.
The fastest stock Ford Fiesta is also the 2014 ST Hatchback at 6.4 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are 18 production Fiesta tests on record and no modified runs, so the fastest overall result and the fastest stock result are the same car and same time.
The Mk6 Ford Fiesta, covering model years 2009 through 2017, averages 8.42 seconds from 0-60 mph across 18 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 6.4 seconds by the 2014 ST Hatchback. Power ranges from 120 to 197 hp, with naturally aspirated and turbocharged gasoline engines represented.
The fastest Mk6 Ford Fiesta is the 2014 ST Hatchback, with a 0-60 mph time of 6.4 seconds. The Mk6 generation spans 2009 to 2017 and includes 18 recorded tests. Within that generation, no other Fiesta has beaten the ST's best acceleration run.
Across six recorded ST Hatchback tests, the Ford Fiesta ST averages 6.8 seconds from 0-60 mph, with a best run of 6.4 seconds. That makes the ST the clear performance leader in the Fiesta lineup, well ahead of trims like the SES Hatchback, which averages 9.5 seconds.
The Fiesta ST Hatchback is much quicker. In 2017 testing, the ST reaches 60 mph in 6.9 seconds, while the Titanium Hatchback takes 9.1 seconds. The ST also leads in the quarter-mile, running 15.1 seconds at 94 mph versus 17.1 seconds at 81 mph for the Titanium.
The Fiesta ST Hatchback is significantly faster than the SES Hatchback. Across recorded runs, the ST averages 6.8 seconds to 60 mph and has a best of 6.4 seconds. The SES averages 9.5 seconds, with a best of 8.7 seconds, and the slowest Fiesta recorded is a 2011 SES Hatchback at 10.1 seconds.
The best quarter-mile time recorded for a Ford Fiesta is 14.9 seconds at 94.6 mph by the 2014 ST Hatchback. For the 2017 model year specifically, the ST Hatchback runs 15.1 seconds at 94 mph. Across all 18 Fiesta tests, the average quarter-mile is 16.41 seconds at 85.5 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Ford Fiesta can do, not a single marketing claim.
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