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    2008 Ford Fiesta

    Used from

    $15,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.6 - 7.5 L / 100km

    About the Ford Fiesta

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2008 Ford Fiesta is a small car offered in both 5D hatchback and 3D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $15,990 for the LX variant and topping out at $24,990 for the Base.

    There are 3 variants of the Fiesta available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2007.

    Engine options include 1.6L multi-point injection (74kW/146Nm) and 2.0L multi-point injection (110kW/190Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2008 Fiesta was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    2008 Ford Fiesta Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Ford Fiesta

    LX

    • Antenna
      • Type: Roof
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Fixed
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Tilt Adjustment
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.2
      • Headroom Front: 995
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.4
      • Headroom Rear: 950
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.7
      • Leg Room Front: 1058
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 34.8
      • Leg Room Rear: 885
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 52.9
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1344
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 51.2
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1300
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Full
      • Type: Galvanised
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 1
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Remote Control
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Zetec

    Adds to LX:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.3
      • Headroom Front: 999
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.8
      • Headroom Rear: 959
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1355
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    Removes from LX:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.2
      • Headroom Front: 995
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.4
      • Headroom Rear: 950
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 52.9
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1344

    Base

    Adds to Zetec:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.2
      • Headroom Front: 995
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.4
      • Headroom Rear: 950
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 52.9
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1344
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.3
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1355
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Removes from Zetec:
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.3
      • Headroom Front: 999
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.8
      • Headroom Rear: 959
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1355
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 51.2
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1300
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    See all 2008 Ford Fiesta Specs

    2008 Ford Fiesta Dimensions

    1468mm
    1685mm
    3924mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2008 Ford Fiesta Dimensions

    2008 Ford Fiesta Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Ford Fiesta

    The most fuel efficient Ford Fiesta is the LX with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 6.6L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Ford Fiesta that uses the most amount of fuel is the Zetec with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.6L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 7.5L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Ford Fiesta variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Ford FiestaFuel TypeCombined
    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.6 L/100km
    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.6 L/100km
    1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded7.5 L/100km
    1.6L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded7.5 L/100km
    See all Ford Fiesta Fuel Economy

    2008 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 LX that starts from $15,990.

    The most expensive Ford Fiesta is the Base that starts from $24,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Ford Fiesta is null kg offered by the following variants: LX, Zetec and Base.

    The largest Ford Fiesta is the LX which measures 1685mm wide, 3924mm in length and sits 1468mm tall.

    The most powerful Ford Fiesta is the Base which has 110kW of power from its 2.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

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

    The heaviest Ford Fiesta is the Base which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).

    The Ford Fiesta uses premium unleaded.