Comparison: Ground clearance Ford Fiesta vs. competitors 2024

Ground clearance is the distance between the lowest point on a Ford Fiesta's undercarriage and the ground.It is an important factor to consider when driving off-road or in areas with rough terrain, as a higher ground clearance allows this to clear obstacles more easily.With it’s wheelbase of 2493 mm and height of 1490 mm, the Ford Fiesta has a ground clearance of 130 mm. The highest ground clearance you can find amongst similar vehicles has Fiat Sedici 1.6 16V (FY ), which is 60 mm more than the Fiesta 1.1 - 190 mm.To give an example, the Fiat has a 60 mm higher ground clearance compared to the Ford , giving the Fiat an advantage in this aspect. On the other hand, the worst ground clearance in the "medium hatchback" category is the Alfa Romeo 33 1.4 I.E. , which is 120 mm - that makes it 10 mm less than the Ford in question.Height-wise, the Ford outperforms the rival by 140 mm.

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Overview of generations
Comparison to similar cars
Comparison to other Ford models

Ford Fiesta - How has the ground clearance changed over the generations?

Ford Fiesta generations

(Ground clearance)

Ford Fiesta generations
Generation year	Ground clearance
Fiesta, Model year 1976 (I)	0 mm
Fiesta, Model year 1981 (I (1. Facelift))	0 mm
Fiesta, Model year 1983 (II)	0 mm
Fiesta, Model year 1989 (III)	0 mm
Fiesta, Model year 1996 (IV)	0 mm
Fiesta, Model year 1999 (V)	0 mm
Fiesta, Model year 2001 (VI)	0 mm
Fiesta, Model year 2005 (VI (1. Facelift))	0 mm
Fiesta, Model year 2008 (VII)	0 mm
Fiesta, Model year 2013 (Fiesta VII (1. Facelift))	0 mm
Fiesta, Model year 2017 (Fiesta VIII)	133 mm
Fiesta, Model year 2022 (Fiesta VIII (1. Facelift))	130 mm

1. Fiesta, Model year 1976 (I) ? mm

2. Fiesta, Model year 1981 (I (1. Facelift)) ? mm

3. Fiesta, Model year 1983 (II) ? mm

4. Fiesta, Model year 1989 (III) ? mm

5. Fiesta, Model year 1996 (IV) ? mm

6. Fiesta, Model year 1999 (V) ? mm

7. Fiesta, Model year 2001 (VI) ? mm

8. Fiesta, Model year 2005 (VI (1. Facelift)) ? mm

9. Fiesta, Model year 2008 (VII) ? mm

10. Fiesta, Model year 2013 (Fiesta VII (1. Facelift)) ? mm

11. Fiesta, Model year 2017 (Fiesta VIII) 133 mm

12. Fiesta, Model year 2022 (Fiesta VIII (1. Facelift)) 130 mm

The difference in Ground clearance between first generation (I) from 1976 and last generation (Fiesta VIII (1. Facelift)) from 2022 is 13cm mm.

The ground clearance of the current generation of Fiesta is 130 mm.

The ground clearance compared to other Ford models

Ford Fiesta vs other current cars by Ford

(Ground clearance)

Ground clearance: Fiesta vs. other models by Ford
Variant name	Ground clearance
Focus ST Turnier	118 mm
GT	120 mm
Focus ST	120 mm
Fiesta	126 mm
Focus Turnier	134 mm
Focus	135 mm
Mustang Convertible	144 mm
Mustang Fastback	144 mm
Tourneo Connect	144 mm
Transit Connect Kombi	144 mm
Transit Connect {VAN}	146 mm
Mustang Mach-E	147 mm
Mustang Mach-E Rally	147 mm
S-MAX	148 mm
Galaxy	150 mm
Puma ST	152 mm
Kuga	160 mm
EcoSport	162 mm
Focus Active	163 mm
Focus Active Turnier	163 mm
Puma	166 mm
Tourneo Courier	170 mm
Kuga Active	171 mm
Transit Courier {VAN}	179 mm
Transit Courier Kombi	179 mm
Capri	187 mm
Explorer EV	193 mm
Explorer	204 mm
Ranger	235 mm
Bronco	237 mm
Ranger Raptor	266 mm

1. Focus ST Turnier 118 mm

2. GT 120 mm

3. Focus ST 120 mm

4. Fiesta 126 mm

5. Focus Turnier 134 mm

6. Focus 135 mm

7. Mustang Convertible 144 mm

8. Mustang Fastback 144 mm

9. Tourneo Connect 144 mm

10. Transit Connect Kombi 144 mm

11. Transit Connect {VAN} 146 mm

12. Mustang Mach-E 147 mm

13. Mustang Mach-E Rally 147 mm

14. S-MAX 148 mm

15. Galaxy 150 mm

16. Puma ST 152 mm

17. Kuga 160 mm

18. EcoSport 162 mm

19. Focus Active 163 mm

20. Focus Active Turnier 163 mm

21. Puma 166 mm

22. Tourneo Courier 170 mm

23. Kuga Active 171 mm

24. Transit Courier {VAN} 179 mm

25. Transit Courier Kombi 179 mm

26. Capri 187 mm

27. Explorer EV 193 mm

28. Explorer 204 mm

29. Ranger 235 mm

30. Bronco 237 mm

31. Ranger Raptor 266 mm

How does the ground clearance of the Ford Fiesta compare to it's nearest competitors?

Ford Fiesta vs. similar cars

(Ground clearance)

Ground clearance: Ford Fiesta vs. similar cars
Car model	Ground clearance
Fiat Sedici 2006	190 mm
Suzuki SX4 2006	175 mm
Honda Jazz 2004	140 mm
Ford Fiesta 2022	130 mm
Peugeot 207 2006	122 mm
Alfa Romeo 33 1990	120 mm

1. Fiat Sedici 2006 190 mm

2. Suzuki SX4 2006 175 mm

3. Honda Jazz 2004 140 mm

4. Ford Fiesta 2022 130 mm

5. Peugeot 207 2006 122 mm

6. Alfa Romeo 33 1990 120 mm

Comparison: Ground clearance Ford Fiesta vs. competitors 2024

Ford Fiesta - How has the ground clearance changed over the generations?

Ford Fiesta generations

The ground clearance compared to other Ford models

Ford Fiesta vs other current cars by Ford

How does the ground clearance of the Ford Fiesta compare to it's nearest competitors?

Ford Fiesta vs. similar cars

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