Abarth 500 EsseEsse vs Citroen DS3 Racing vs Ford Fiesta ST vs Peugeot 208 GTI
| Category | 500 | DS3 Racing | 208 GTI | Fiesta ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps) | 160 | 207 | 200 | 180 |
| Max torque (Nm) | 230 | 275 | 275 | 240 |
| Curb weight (kg) | 1092 | 1209 | 1183 | 1212 |
| Power / tonne (ps) | 147 | 171 | 169 | 149 |
| Average price (€) | 22k | 32k | 24k | 22k |
Lap Times
| Track | 500 | DS3 Racing | 208 GTI | Fiesta ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:22.40 | 1:19.40 | 1:20.10 | 1:18.90 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | 500 | DS3 Racing | 208 GTI | Fiesta ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.5 s | 3.5 s | 3.5 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.2 s | 5.1 s | 4.9 s | 4.9 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 7.4 s | 6.9 s | 6.5 s | 7.0 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 10.9 s | 9.8 s | 9.3 s | 9.4 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 15.6 s | 12.5 s | 12.7 s | 12.7 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 21.4 s | 17.1 s | 16.9 s | 16.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 43.7 s | 33.6 s | 29.9 s | 29.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 36.1 s | 26.6 s | 23.4 s | 21.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 19.4 s | 17.1 s | 17.9 s | 16.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 11.0 s | 10.7 s | 10.4 s | 10.8 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 28.0 s | 26.1 s | 25.1 s | 25.5 s |
General performance
| Category | 500 | DS3 Racing | 208 GTI | Fiesta ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 211 kph | 235 kph | 230 kph | 223 kph |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.42 g | 0.45 g | 0.48 g | 0.44 g |
| 18m slalom | 67.2 kph | 67.4 kph | 66.4 kph | 68.6 kph |
| Fuel economy | 11.7 l/100 km | 9.2 l/100 km | 8.0 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km |
Summary
| Category | 500 | DS3 Racing | 208 GTI | Fiesta ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 88 | 98 | 96 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 62 | 90 | 99 | 100 |
| Overall | 78 | 95 | 97 | 100 |
Verdict
Fiesta ST is the fastest by a small margin.
This comparison has been viewed 2.9k times.
Acceleration graph
