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Ford Fiesta ST Versus Peugeot 208 GTi Versus Volkswagen Polo GTI – Three Hot Diminutive Shapes (Part 3)

8/8/2014 9:07:44 PM
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The Peugeot has a more natural soundtrack as it Climb Dances against its rev limiter. The Ford reaches that same point with much less venom. A hearty Darth Vader-esque rumble from the rear of the car as the turbo comes on song is a surprise in the Peugeot, but flicking the Fiesta ST into Sport mode the ESC button tweaks its rorty sound symposer for the full Dolby WRC experience with a lovely paaarp at 5,000rpm. By comparison, the Polo doesn't make the most emotive sound, sounding more like 14oocc of plumbing with overtones of induction noise.

Fiesta's chunky controls inspire a fun, sporty feel but perceived quality lags behind the Polo. Aluminium pedals and ST embellishments lift the package

Fiesta's chunky controls inspire a fun, sporty feel but perceived quality lags behind the Polo. Aluminium pedals and ST embellishments lift the package

As for the force- fed engines in these cars, the Peugeot's traditional unit with a bore/stroke ratio of less than 1:1 is the most powerful on paper, and boy can it move it along when you have some traction hooked up to the front wheels, but performance is still undeniably laggy. The EcoBoost motor in the Ford is perfectly square and such parity is revered for providing all-round prowess and the ST's crisp throttle response and abundance of mid-range torque don't disappoint. Nor once over two days in the Ford did I think to myself, 'Oh, I've dropped off boost'.

The 208 is by far the best-equipped car here with sat-nav, Bluetooth, USB connectivity and a touch-screen Interface comprising the gadget list

The 208 is by far the best-equipped car here with sat-nav, Bluetooth, USB connectivity and a touch-screen Interface comprising the gadget list

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As modem fast cars grow up and move out of reach of average minimum-wage-earning enthusiasts, it's good to know these cheaper hot hatches are still committed to unadulterated driving pleasure. To this end, the Polo GTI with its 'Sta-Soft' DSG gearbox was always going robe on the back foot (even though it's pretty quick on paper) and so it has proven. It's the token invite here whose absence from the ménage a trois would have been conspicuous, but only having two-pedals in this dogfight mutes driver involvement. It feels less of a hot hatch and more a Polo that shunts from A to H quickly. It's a great feeder car to Golf GTI ownership, but it can't run with the newer lads.

From the GTI adornment on the steering wheel to the red stitching on the gear lever surrounds and Alcantara-clad leather seats, the Polo boasts superb tactile quality

From the GTI adornment on the steering wheel to the red stitching on the gear lever surrounds and Alcantara-clad leather seats, the Polo boasts superb tactile quality

The Peugeot and Ford are separated by mere inches on paper but the winner in this contest can only be the one that sets the pulse racing the quickest. Without a shadow of doubt, that is the Ford Fiesta ST. The Peugeot, with its 'Woolite' ride, is the most comfortable and the cabin is well equipped, but these simply aren't the traits we're looking for in deciding the best junior hot hatch. A masterful turbo engine in the Ford delivers normally aspirated lineariry that is complemented by superb all-round dynamics, efficiency and the most affordable list price. It's the best-sorted 'gateway' hot hatch since the previous Renault Clio RS.

 

 
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