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    2012 Ford Fiesta

    New from

    $22,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.1 / 100km

    About the Ford Fiesta

    Last updated Sep 29, 2025

    The new Ford Fiesta is a small car offered in a 3D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $22,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Metal variant and topping out at $22,990 for the Metal.

    There is 1 variant of the Fiesta available in Australia.

    The Ford Fiesta is only available with an null motor that produces 98kW and 160Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2012 Fiesta is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    89.17 kW/t
    56.41 kW/t
    111.79 kW/t
    Boot Space
    281 litres
    204 litres
    506 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.1 L/100km
    4.5 L/100km
    8.2 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    705 km
    618 km
    978 km
    Price
    $22,990
    $14,990
    $39,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    2012 Ford Fiesta Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2012 Ford Fiesta Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Ford Fiesta

    Metal

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 3
      • Number Of Doors: 3
      • Platform Code: B2
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 89.17
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 281
      • Front Headroom (mm): 991
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1111
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1350
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.0
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.5
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 43.7
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 32.4
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.1
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 51.1
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10200
      • Overall Height (mm): 1481
      • Overall Length (mm): 3950
      • Overall Width (mm): 1722
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 953
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 823
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1297
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2489
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.5
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.0
      • Bore Engine: 79.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 146
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
      • Engine (l): 1.6
      • Engine (cc): 1596
      • Engine Code: Duratec
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 81.4
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 43
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 705
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 16.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 20.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.0
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.1
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 133
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 98
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 160
      • Power Measurement Standard: Iso
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6700
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4250
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 3
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Head Protection
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Code: Ib5
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Constant
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1099
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1074
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
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    2012 Ford Fiesta Fuel Economy

    There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Ford Fiesta

    The most fuel efficient Ford Fiesta is the Metal with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L Multi-Point Injection and uses 6.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Ford FiestaFuel TypeCombined
    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.1 L/100km
    See all Ford Fiesta Fuel Economy

    2012 Ford Fiesta Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Ford Fiesta?

    The Ford Fiesta offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Ford Fiesta FAQs

    The cheapest Ford Fiesta is the Metal that starts from $22,990.

    The most expensive Ford Fiesta is the Metal that starts from $22,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Ford Fiesta is offered by the Metal which can tow null kg

    The largest Ford Fiesta is the Metal which measures 1722mm wide, 3950mm in length and sits 1481mm tall.

    The most powerful Ford Fiesta is the Metal which has 98kW of power from its 1.6L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Ford Fiesta is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Ford Fiesta is the Metal which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Ford Fiesta uses Premium Unleaded.

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