Head to head · Hot hatch
Ford Fiesta ST vs Honda Civic Type R
On the measures that matter most to a used buyer — value retention, reliability, fuel economy and insurance — the Ford Fiesta ST comes out ahead of the Honda Civic Type R, winning 2 of the 2 categories where the two differ.
| Measure | Ford Fiesta ST | Honda Civic Type R |
|---|---|---|
| Est. value, ~3 years old | £14,950 (2023, 21,500 mi) | £36,700 (2023, 20,500 mi) |
| Value kept after 3 years | 64% | 64% |
| Reliability (MOT-derived, /100) | 80 · wins | 74 |
| Average mpg | 38 · wins | 35 |
| Insurance group | 30 | 30 |
| Road tax / year | £195 | £195 |
| Typical annual service | £185 | £185 |
Valuations are each model's ~3-year-old example at typical mileage, through the same model behind the profiles. Adjust mileage, trim and condition in the interactive comparison →
Fiesta ST vs Civic Type R — quick answers
Which is more reliable, the Fiesta ST or the Civic Type R?
The Ford Fiesta ST scores higher on Forecourt's MOT-derived reliability measure — 80 against the Honda Civic Type R's 74 out of 100.
How much does a used Fiesta ST cost compared with a Civic Type R?
A roughly three-year-old Ford Fiesta ST is worth about £14,950 at typical mileage, against about £36,700 for the equivalent Honda Civic Type R.