Ford Fiesta 2003 1.6 16V (3 door)

Ford Fiesta 2003 1.6 petrol description

Hatchback Ford Fiesta 2003 1.6 16V has been produced from January, 2004 to October, 2005. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 100 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 146 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 300 000 and 510 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Ford Fiesta 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.1 litres.

Ford Fiesta 2003 1.6 16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Ford Fiesta 2003 1.6 16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 179 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Ford Fiesta 2003 1.6 16V fuel consumption is 7.5 litres per 100km (13.3 km/l), city fuel economy - 10.4 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 45 litres or 11.89 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 760 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Ford real everyday fuel consumption is 8.6 litres per 100 km, which is 15% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Ford Fiesta fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Ford Fiesta version with manual gearbox (Ford Fiesta 2003 1.6 Duratec 16V MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.1 seconds faster (in 10.6 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 12 % - 6.6 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1.3 litres per 100 km or 15 % - 7.3 litres per 100 km.
Ford Fiesta 2003

Ford Fiesta 2003 1.6 16V technical data

Model: Ford Fiesta 1.6 16V
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2004. January ... 2005. October 
Engine: 1596 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 179 g/km
Power: 100 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 146 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 179 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.5 (combined) 10.4 (urban) 5.9 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.6 l/100km (27.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres (11.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 3.92m (length) 1.68m (width) 1.46m (height)
Turning diameter: 9.8 meters
Trunk capacity: 268 litres
Trunk max capacity: 945 litres (with rear seats folded down)

Ford Fiesta 2003 1.6 16V engine FYJA

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 300,000 to 510,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 1596 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 79 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 81.4 mm
Compression ratio 11 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Ford Fiesta 2003 1.6 16V oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.1 litres (4.3 quarts)
Power 100 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 146 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2001
Duration of production 11 years
Engine also used on Ford C-Max Ford Fusion

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Ford Fiesta hatchback [2003 - 2005] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Ford Fiesta 2003 1.25 16V Jan 2003 — Feb 2004

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.2 Petrol 70 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Ford Fiesta 2003 1.3 Duratec 8V

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.3 Petrol 70 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Ford Fiesta 2003 1.4 Duratec 16V 1.4 Petrol 80 HP 6.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Ford Fiesta 2003 1.4 Duratec 16V

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.4 Petrol 80 HP 6.4 l/100km Automatic (5)
Ford Fiesta 2003 1.4 Duratorq TDCi

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.4 Diesel 68 HP 4.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Ford Fiesta 2003 1.4 Duratorq TDCi Mai 2003 — Oct 2005

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.4 Diesel 68 HP 4.3 l/100km Automatic (5)
Ford Fiesta 2003 1.6 Duratec 16V Jan 2003 — Jan 2005 1.6 Petrol 100 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Ford Fiesta 2004 1.6 16V Jan 2004 — Oct 2005 1.6 Petrol 100 HP 7.5 l/100km Automatic (4)
Ford Fiesta 2005 1.6 16V TDCi Jan 2005 — Oct 2005

Most powerfull diesel version (90 HP)

1.6 Diesel 90 HP 4.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Ford Fiesta 2005 2.0 16V ST Jan 2005 — Oct 2005

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds

2.0 Petrol 150 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Ford Fiesta 2003 reviews
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