Ford Fiesta ST, Hyundai i20 N Performance
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Hyundai i20 N Performance |
RRP from EUR 27,490, savings of up to EUR 2,684 |
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Ford Fiesta ST X |
RRP from EUR 28,900, savings of up to EUR 3,719 |
Still inferior in the last comparison, a fundamental facelift and more torque now give the Cologne a broad cross. We let the two compete against each other on the Contidrom.
Even visually, the Ford Fiesta ST and even more so the Hyundai i20 N Performance make it clear where the journey is going.
Both inside and out are sporty
The new Ford performance seats inspire right away. Compared to the old – by no means bad – Recaros, they are a hammer. Good grip, grip in every position and so comfortable that you don’t curse them after the first 200 kilometers.
The i30 chairs are much less excited, if anything but bad. A little weaker in support, a little less contoured – suffering at a high level.
Engine type/cylinder
installation position
valves/camshafts
camshaft drive
displacement
kW (HP) at 1/min
Nm at 1/min
V max
transmission
drive
Brakes front/rear
test car tires
tire type
wheel size
Exhaust gas CO2
Consumption*
tank capacity
fuel type
particle filter
pass-by noise
trailer load used/unused
drawbar load
trunk volume
Length Width Height
wheelbase
base price***
Test car price*** (is evaluated)
One less: In the front of the Fiesta ST, a three-cylinder provides steam that can easily keep up with the four-cylinder of the i20.
A three-cylinder works in the Fiesta ST
Lateral dynamics: The i20 N Performance builds up an incredible amount of traction and turns corners in an exemplary manner.
Curves are the territory of the i20 N
Nothing goes wrong with the ESP switched on
But more fun. The Ford is a case for experienced drivers. In curves, the front end buckles and the ST sometimes lifts its leg. By carefully removing the gas, you can play with the rear and put the whole car in a completely new track.
What is the greatest fun for pros quickly ends in the gravel bed for beginners. To be fair, it should be mentioned that both competitors with the ESP switched on don’t let anything burn.
acceleration
0-50km/h
0-100km/h
0-130km/h
0-160km/h
0-200km/h
elasticity
60-100km/h
80-120km/h
lap time
Contidrome
curb weight/load
Weight distribution v./h.
Turning circle left/right
seat height
braking distance
from 100 km/h cold
from 100 km/h warm
interior noise
at 50 km/h
at 100 km/h
at 130 km/h
consumption
saving consumption
test consumption
Average of the 155 km test lap (deviation from the WLTP specification)
sports consumption
CO2 (test consumption)
We would wish for more help from the differential lock. In tight bends, the ST scrapes helplessly with both wheels in the direction of the outer edge, giving away valuable time and points. In the end it is 1.25 seconds behind the i20. An eternity in racing. More details about the test can be found in the picture gallery!
