Wednesday 30 November 2016

Ford Fiesta ST vs VW Golf GTi: Hot Hatch Showdown

Price

When it comes to the cost, the Ford Fiesta is the clear winner. Starting at only £17,400 brand new, it is thousands cheaper than the entry level GTi. It sits in a lower insurance bracket and will save you money in monthly running costs. It also holds its value better on the secondhand market. Take a look at TC Harrison for a full idea on the price range.

Mileage

So many hatchback manufacturers have tweaked the engine performance to unlock fuel economy. It has become one of the most important measures of a car’s success. It’s particularly important in the hatchback range due to their city driving. While the Golf GTi has undergone no such tweaking, the Fiesta has. With that in mind, the Fiesta does deliver a slightly better mileage figure. But only just! If you want great mileage around town, your next car should be a Ford. However, you will compromise on power for this low mileage too. We’ll take a look at that in more detail next. Read More: AutosHype.com


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