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Ford Fiesta Active
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
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Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid
Hatchback · Hybrid · FWD
Ford Fiesta Active
Car A
Ford Fiesta Active
A city-focused small car that balances efficiency and practicality at a sensible price. It feels lively enough for daily use and carries a positive safety signal, but cargo capacity and premium appeal are limited.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety
Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid
Car B
Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid
A compact plug-in hybrid focused on efficiency and daily usability, offering up to 50 km electric range and a useful 443 L trunk. Best for budget-focused city and family duties; less suited to performance or cargo-heavy needs.
5 seatsHatchbackHybrid5-star safety1.6 L/100km141 hpHybrid
Why compared better on fuelcomparison picksame body typesame seatsstep-up price

Usage fit

Family 60 / 67
City 75 / 66
Budget / value 72 / 75
Road trip 28 / 41
Performance 30 / 32
Cargo 16 / 24
Practical 50 / 59
Premium 15 / 22
Winter 20 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Fiesta Active · Orange = Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Fiesta Active Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Ford Fiesta Active

  • Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km, keeping running costs down
  • Lively everyday performance with 0–100 km/h in 9 s
  • Good value in its segment around 20000
  • Positive safety ranking signal adds peace of mind

Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid

  • 50 km electric range covers most city commutes and errands
  • Rated 1.6 combined consumption keeps running costs down and is efficient for its class
  • Practical 5-seat layout with a 443 L trunk suits small families
  • At 25,900, it offers good value in its segment

Verdict

Pick Ford Fiesta Active if…
Lower entry price
Ford Fiesta Active starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid if…
More power
Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid puts out 141 hp vs 125 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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