Short answer: the Ford Fiesta (2008) is bigger — it is 3.2 cm1 in32 mm longer, 2.4 cm0.9 in24 mm wider and 1.1 cm0.4 in11 mm lower than the Ford Fiesta (2002).

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Ford Fiesta vs Ford Fiesta

Ford Fiesta (2008) sixth generation · 2008 · 5-door hatchbackFord Fiesta (2002) fifth generation · 2002 · 5-door hatchbackaligned at front bumper + ground · same scale

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Ford Fiesta sixth generation2008–2017 · 5-door hatchback

Length395–407 cm13 ft 0 in – 13 ft 4 in3,950–4,070 mm3.2 cm1 in32 mm longervaries by version

Width171–172 cm5 ft 7 in – 5 ft 8 in1,710–1,720 mm2.4 cm0.9 in24 mm wider

Width incl. mirrors—no data

Height145–150 cm4 ft 9 in – 4 ft 11 in1,450–1,500 mm1.1 cm0.4 in11 mm lowervaries by version

Wheelbase248.9 cm8 ft 2 in2,489 mm0.3 cm0.1 in3 mm longer wheelbase

Ground clearance—no data

Boot (seats up)—no data

Boot (seats folded)—no data

Weight—no data

Ford Fiesta fifth generation2002–2008 · 5-door hatchback

Length391.8 cm12 ft 10 in3,918 mm3.2 cm1 in32 mm shortervaries by version

Width168.5 cm5 ft 6 in1,685 mm2.4 cm0.9 in24 mm narrower

Width incl. mirrors—no data

Height146.4 cm4 ft 10 in1,464 mm1.1 cm0.4 in11 mm tallervaries by version

Wheelbase248.6 cm8 ft 2 in2,486 mm0.3 cm0.1 in3 mm shorter wheelbase

Ground clearance—no data

Boot (seats up)—no data

Boot (seats folded)—no data

Weight1,096–1,178 kg

Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year. For guidance only — check with the manufacturer before you buy. Sources are listed on each car's page.

Ford Fiesta (2008) vs Ford Fiesta (2002): the differences

The Ford Fiesta (2008) is 3.2 cm1 in32 mm longer, 2.4 cm0.9 in24 mm wider and 1.1 cm0.4 in11 mm lower than the Ford Fiesta (2002).
Its wheelbase is 248.9 cm8 ft 2 in2,489 mm against 248.6 cm8 ft 2 in2,486 mm (the same).
Some figures vary by version; see each car’s page for the exact source and variant.

Will they fit? UK parking bay and garage

Car	Parking bay 4.8 × 2.4 m	Single garage, 7 ft door
Ford Fiesta (2008)	Fits comfortably	Fits comfortably	check my garage
Ford Fiesta (2002)	Fits comfortably	Fits comfortably	check my garage

Assumes a UK standard parking bay of 4.8 × 2.4 m and a typical UK single garage of 4.8 × 2.4 m inside (2.1 m high) with a 7 ft × 6 ft 6 in (213 × 198 cm) up-and-over door. Where we have no width-with-mirrors figure we add 20 cm to the body width. Garage: “comfortable” means at least 40 cm spare in length and 35 cm in width with mirrors, driving in with mirrors out; “tight” means at least 20 cm spare in length and 40 cm in body width, mirrors folded. Bay: “comfortable” leaves 30 cm in length and 20 cm each side. Garages and bays vary a lot — measure yours and use the garage fit checker, or see UK garage and parking space sizes. For guidance only.

See the full specifications and sources: Ford Fiesta (2008) · Ford Fiesta (2002). Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year.