Ford Fiesta Active Review 2026
Ford Fiesta Active Verdict
'Crossover' version of Ford Fiesta with raised ride height that gives more compliant suspension than standard Fiesta.
Will get you down a bumpy track but not seriously off road.
Find out more about the Ford Fiesta Active
Insurance Groups are between 8–17
On average it achieves 73% of the official MPG figure
The Ford Fiesta is Britain’s best-selling car and a brand in itself. Ford also sells the EcoSport, a lacklustre crossover only bought by faithful Ford fans unwilling to consider more competitive rivals.
The firm has decided it needs something in the middle - a car that crosses the venn diagram of enthusiastic Fiesta buyers and the booming crossover market. Enter the Fiesta Active, a beefed-up supermini with an extra 18mm of ride height and some body cladding.
Buyers can choose a 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine in 85PS, 100PS, 125PS or 140PS guise. Or there's a 1.5-litre TDCi diesel with 85PS or 120PS. The 100PS petrol is available as an automatic, but the rest come with a manual gearbox.
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Ford Fiesta Active models and specs
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4040–4140 mm |
| Width | 1941 mm |
| Height | 1476–1498 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2494 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 1144–1284 kg |
| Boot Space | 311–1093 L |
| Warranty | 3 years / 60000 miles |
| Servicing | 10000–18000 miles |
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £18,045–£23,025 |
| Insurance Groups | 8–17 |
| Road Tax Bands | A–E |
| Official MPG | 46.3–64.2 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | 5 |
Currently on sale
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Edition Ti-VCT EcoBoost 100 Start/Stop 5dr | - | - | 12.2 s |
| Edition Ti-VCT EcoBoost 125 MHEV DCT Auto Start/Stop 5dr | - | - | 9.4 s |
| Edition Ti-VCT EcoBoost 125 MHEV Start/Stop 5dr | - | - | 9.4 s |
| Edition Ti-VCT EcoBoost 155 MHEV Start/Stop 5dr | - | - | 8.9 s |
| X Edition Ti-VCT EcoBoost 125 MHEV DCT Auto Start/Stop 5dr | - | - | 9.4 s |
| X Edition Ti-VCT EcoBoost 125 MHEV Start/Stop 5dr | - | - | 9.4 s |
| X Edition Ti-VCT EcoBoost 155 MHEV Start/Stop 5dr | - | - | 8.9 s |
On sale until June 2021
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.0T 95ps Active Edition EcoBoost 5dr | £19,730 | - | 11.0 s |
| 1.5 TDCi 85ps Active Edition 5dr | £20,920 | - | 12.6 s |
| 1.5 TDCi 85ps Active X Edition 5dr | £22,190 | - | 12.6 s |
| X Edition Ti-VCT EcoBoost 125 DCT Auto Start/Stop 5dr | - | - | - |
On sale until October 2020
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.0T 100 Active Edition EcoBoost Auto 5dr | £21,755 | - | 12.4 s |
| 1.0T 100ps Active X Edition EcoBoost Auto 5dr | £23,025 | - | 12.4 s |
| 1.0T 125ps Active Edition EcoBoost 5dr | £21,180 | - | 10.0 s |
| 1.0T 125ps Active X Edition EcoBoost 5dr | £21,650 | - | 10.0 s |
| 1.0T 140ps Active X Edition EcoBoost 5dr | £21,990 | - | 9.0 s |
| 1.0T 95ps Active X Edition EcoBoost 5dr | £21,000 | - | 11.0 s |
On sale until April 2020
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.0T 100 Active B+O Play EcoBoost 5dr | - | - | - |
| 1.0T 100ps Act 1 EcoBoost Powershift 5dr | £20,245 | 46.3 mpg | 12.9 s |
| 1.0T 100ps Active 1 EcoBoost 5dr | - | - | - |
| 1.0T 100ps Active X EcoBoost 5dr | - | 56.5 mpg | 11.2 s |
| 1.0T 100ps Active X EcoBoost Auto 5dr | - | 46.3 mpg | 12.9 s |
| 1.0T 125 Active B+O Play EcoBoost 5dr | - | - | - |
| 1.0T 125ps Active 1 EcoBoost 5dr | - | - | - |
| 1.0T 125ps Active X EcoBoost 5dr | - | 56.5 mpg | 10.4 s |
| 1.0T 140 Active B+O Play EcoBoost 5dr | - | - | - |
| 1.0T 140ps Active X EcoBoost 5dr | - | 54.3 mpg | 9.7 s |
| 1.0T Active B+O Play EcoBoost Powershift 5dr | £21,345 | 46.3 mpg | 12.9 s |
| 1.5 TDCi 85ps Active 1 Nav 5dr | - | - | - |
| 1.5 TDCi 85ps Active B+O Play 5dr | - | - | - |
| 1.5 TDCi 85ps Active X 5dr | - | - | - |
On sale until October 2019
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.0T 85ps Active 1 EcoBoost 5dr | £18,045 | 56.5 mpg | 12.7 s |
| 1.5 TDCi 120ps Active X 5dr | - | 64.2 mpg | 9.5 s |
Model History
March 2018
Ford Fiesta Active goes on sale
Fiesta Active models include a rugged bodystyling kit with Active badging and styling cues, rough-road suspension with increased ride height, roof rails, front fog lights and 17in five-spoke alloy wheels fitted with 215/55 R17 tyres (Michelin Cross Climate compatible).
There are three selectable drive modes: Eco, Normal and Slippery, while rough-terrain capabilities are enhanced by the adoption of Ford’s Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) with Hill Start Assist.
On-road safety is boosted thanks to lane-keeping technology, rear seat belt minder, rear centre headrest, auto headlamps, Ford’s Quickclear heated windscreen for faster getaways on frosty mornings and the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), while passenger comfort aids include electric front and rear windows, rear privacy glass, driver seat height and lumbar adjustment and air-conditioning.
Ford’s SYNC 3 communications and entertainment system enables drivers to control audio and connected smartphones using voice commands, or via the tablet-inspired colour touchscreen, and is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The Fiesta Active B&O PLAY stands out from its siblings both visually and audibly, equipped as it is with a distinctive black roof with black roof rails and matching electrically operated and heated door mirrors, plus a B&O PLAY premium audio system with 360-degree sound and 10 speakers.
The Active B&O PLAY includes a yellow colour theme and additional features such as cruise control, rain sensing wipers, auto-dimming rear view mirror, a centre console with armrest and illuminated cup holders, plus a 4.2in TFT instrument cluster screen with traffic sign recognition.
Even more equipment is fitted as standard to the Active X, including partial leather upholstery with heated front seats, power-foldable door mirrors with puddle lights, Ford SYNC 3 Navigation system with DAB radio and 8in touchscreen, the KeyFree system with keyless entry and start, and a rear-view camera with rear parking sensors.
The Fiesta Active range also features dramatic and dynamic colour schemes, and the option of a two-part panoramic sliding roof on the Active 1 and Active X models.
Ford’s multi-award-winning 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine is offered with four different power outputs: 85PS, 100PS, 125PS and 140PS, allied to a new six-speed manual gearbox delivering from 105g/km CO 2 emissions.
The turbocharged three-cylinder 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine features advanced technologies including high-pressure direct fuel injection, Twin-independent Variable Cam Timing, and an innovative offset crankshaft design for unparalleled three-cylinder refinement.
All three Fiesta Active models are additionally available with Ford’s 85PS 1.5-litre TDCi engine with CO 2 from 96g/km and 120PS version.
Auto‑Start‑Stop technology is fitted to all engines to improve economy, with Active Grille Shutter for both petrol and diesel engines. A new Eco button for manual transmissions adjusts engine and throttle settings to help drivers save even more fuel when desired.
The new Fiesta Active 1 is £17,790, with B&O PLAY for £19,190 and Active X at £20,290.
What to watch out for
Report of "metallic sounding clunk from around the pedal area when the brake pedal is released, right at the top of travel" of a new Ford Fiesta Active at 1,000 miles. Dealer replaced the brake booster and the master cylinder. This made it much quieter. But today, only two weeks later ,the noise is back. Owner took it to the dealer again. The technician could hear the noise and compaired it to other new Fiestas but not an Active. Their pedal noise was slightly noisy but not metallic. He said owners was louder. He said he has replaced everything which would cause the noise, Then he told owner not to worry about it.
