Ford Fiesta Specs

Since 1978 the Fiesta has grown 16.5″ in length; since 2011, the first year with a recorded weight, it has gained 62 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 4 generations · 1978–2019 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 2019 Ford Fiesta, the latest model year on record, is 164.6″ long, 67.7″ wide and 57.9″ tall on a 98″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,619 lb. At 13.7 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 4.3 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Ford Fiesta generation, measured

The biggest change came in 2014: the new car was 6.7″ shorter and 122 lb heavier than the 2011–2013 one.

FIG.01·Ford Fiesta dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1978148″61″53.9″94.1″—
1979–1980148″61″53.9″90.2″—
2011–2013166.9″67.7″57.9″98″2,557 lb
2014–2019160.2″67.7″58.3″98″2,679 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Fiesta year by year

FIG.02·Ford Fiesta dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2019164.6″67.7″98″2,619 lb3
2018164.6″67.7″98″2,619 lb3
2017164.6″67.7″98″2,619 lb3
2016164.6″67.7″98″2,619 lb3
2015164.6″67.7″98″2,619 lb3
2014164.6″67.7″98″2,668 lb3
2013166.9″67.7″98″2,568 lb2
2012166.9″67.7″98″2,568 lb2
2011166.9″67.7″98″2,557 lb2
1980148″61″90.2″—1
1979148″61″90.2″—1
1978148″61″94.1″—1
ROWS 12·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Fiesta on the used market

In 900 Fiesta listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2014–2019 car is the most common: 633 of them (70%), at an average asking price of $5,826. ForCar visitors have decoded 75 Fiesta VINs; the most checked model years are 2019, 2013 and 2011.

FIG.05·Ford Fiesta generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2014–201963370%$5,826105,627 mi
2011–201326630%$3,704123,945 mi
ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Fiesta fit

FIG.02·Ford Fiesta — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep13.7 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft13.7 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.6 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Ford Fiesta against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 428 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width67.7″68.1″−0.4″
Wheelbase98″99.2″−1.2″
Curb weight2,619 lb2,846 lb−227 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Fiesta against its rivals

Next to the Volkswagen Beetle, the Fiesta is the shortest and the lightest of the two.

FIG.04·Ford Fiesta against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Ford Fiesta (this car)2019164.6″67.7″2,619 lb
Volkswagen Beetle2020168.5″71.3″3,086 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Fiesta bigger than the 2018?

No. The 2019 and 2018 Fiesta are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the Fiesta or the Volkswagen Beetle?

The 2020 Volkswagen Beetle is 3.9″ longer and 467 lb heavier than the 2019 Fiesta.

How much does a used Fiesta cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $3,704 for the 2011–2013 car to $5,826 for the 2014–2019 one, across 900 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 12 Fiesta model years, 1978 to 2019. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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