Ford Fiesta vs. Ford Fusion

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Fiesta and Ford Fusion contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Fiesta and the Ford Fusion.

When we compare the Ford Fiesta's and the Ford Fusion's specifications and ratings, the Ford Fiesta has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. The Ford Fusion has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Fiesta's and the Ford Fusion's specifications and ratings, the Ford Fusion is a better car than the Ford Fiesta.

Pricing: A used 2019 Ford Fiesta ranges from $8,991 to $16,993 while a used 2019 Ford Fusion is priced between $12,788 to $21,347.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Fiesta loses 30.3 percent of its value and the Ford Fusion loses 42.3 percent of its value. This means the Ford Fiesta retains 12 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Fusion.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Fiesta is 8.2 out of 10 while the Ford Fusion's quality rating is 8.7 out of 10. This results in the Ford Fiesta being ranked 23 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Ford Fusion being ranked 4 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Fiesta is 8.0 out of 10. For the Ford Fusion the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Ford Fusion a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Fiesta.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Fiesta’s base engine makes 120 horsepower, and the Ford Fusion base engine makes 175 horsepower. The Fiesta is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 434 miles. The Fusion is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 512 miles.This gives the Ford Fiesta the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford Fusion the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Fusion, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Ford Fusion has higher safety ratings than the Ford Fiesta, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.