Ford's new sub-compact Fiesta has received a sterling rating for its fuel mileage. When you walk up to the window you'll see a rating of 29/40 for the power-shift equipt 6-spd model. This bests the next best in class Yaris by 4mpg and the Honda Fit by 5mpg.
Ford says, "The Fiesta achieves its best-in-segment fuel figures thanks to a host of fuel-saving technologies not normally seen at this price level. To increase fuel economy, Fiesta features a new 1.6-liter Duratec® engine with Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) that delivers 120 horsepower, an aggressive deceleration fuel shutoff and an engine accessory drive system that improves efficiency by reducing the energy it takes to power the air conditioner and alternator."
The 6-spd manual received a 28 city 37 hwy rating.
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