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2021 · Ford · Petrol

Fiesta

1.0T Trend Auto

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Cost to own / mo

R4,922

R4/km

Market price

R279,900

Annual total

R59,064

Monthly cost breakdown

Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates

FuelR1,731
InsuranceR490
MaintenanceR1,184
Licence discR40
Running costs / moR3,445
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR1,477
Cost to own / moR4,922

Specifications

Body type
Hatchback
Transmission
Automatic
Engine
1L
Power
Torque
Driven wheels
Front Wheel Drive
Seats
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
122 g/km
Maintenance score68/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Cylinders
3
Aspiration
Turbocharger
Gears
7-speed
Power peak
6,000 rpm
Torque peak
1,400 rpm

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,040 mm
Height
1,476 mm
Wheelbase
2,493 mm
Kerb weight
1,206 kg
Doors
5

Capacity & range

Boot space
303 L
Fuel tank
42 L
Range
808 km

Towing

Towing (braked)
1,000 kg
Towing (unbraked)
600 kg

Tyres

Front tyres
195/55 R16

Safety

Airbags
6
ABS
Standard
EBD
Standard
Stability control
Standard
Traction control
Standard

Comfort & convenience

Air conditioning
Standard
Bluetooth
Standard
USB
Standard
Central locking
Remote
Rear park sensors
Standard
Multifunction wheel
Standard
Trip computer
Standard
Daytime running lights
Standard
Headlights
LED
Alloy wheels
Standard
Electric windows
Front + Rear

Ownership

Warranty
120,000 km / 4 yr
Service plan
60,000 km / 4 yr
How this estimate works

Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:

  • Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
  • Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
  • Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
  • Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
  • Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.

These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →

Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.

Drive Score

64/ 100

How this Hatchback ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value40
Efficiency62
Reliability55
Practicality100

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