The Ford Fiesta SE has become an exciting product in recent years for the compact hatchback market and now the American automaker is offering it with an optional 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine that’s well worth the extra $995. With the smaller powerplant, the total price of the Ford Fiesta SE becomes $17,075 but has a surprising 123 hp and 125 lb-ft of torque available to the driver. What’s really impressive is its highway fuel economy that is rated at 45 mpg, while its city economy gets a 32 mpg rating. The result is a 37 mpg combined figure that bests the bigger engine without suffering a significant performance sacrifice. It doesn’t hurt that the package is only sold with a manual transmission.
