Short answer: the Ford Fiesta (2017) is bigger — it is 9 cm4 in90 mm longer, 2.5 cm1 in25 mm wider and 3 cm1 in30 mm taller than the Ford Fiesta (2008).

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Ford Fiesta vs Ford Fiesta

Ford Fiesta (2017) seventh generation · 2017 · 5-door hatchbackFord Fiesta (2008) sixth generation · 2008 · 5-door hatchbackaligned at front bumper + ground · same scale

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Ford Fiesta seventh generation2017–2023 · 5-door hatchback

Length404–407 cm13 ft 3 in – 13 ft 4 in4,040–4,070 mm9 cm4 in90 mm longer

Width173–178 cm5 ft 8 in – 5 ft 10 in1,730–1,780 mm2.5 cm1 in25 mm wider

Width incl. mirrors—no data

Height148–150 cm4 ft 10 in – 4 ft 11 in1,480–1,500 mm3 cm1 in30 mm taller

Wheelbase249.3 cm8 ft 2 in2,493 mm0.4 cm0.2 in4 mm longer wheelbase

Ground clearance—no data

Boot (seats up)—no data

Boot (seats folded)—no data

Weight—no data

Ford Fiesta sixth generation2008–2017 · 5-door hatchback

Length395–407 cm13 ft 0 in – 13 ft 4 in3,950–4,070 mm9 cm4 in90 mm shorter

Width171–172 cm5 ft 7 in – 5 ft 8 in1,710–1,720 mm2.5 cm1 in25 mm narrower

Width incl. mirrors—no data

Height145–150 cm4 ft 9 in – 4 ft 11 in1,450–1,500 mm3 cm1 in30 mm lower

Wheelbase248.9 cm8 ft 2 in2,489 mm0.4 cm0.2 in4 mm shorter wheelbase

Ground clearance—no data

Boot (seats up)—no data

Boot (seats folded)—no data

Weight—no data

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 (2017) vs Ford Fiesta (2008): the differences

The Ford Fiesta (2017) is 9 cm4 in90 mm longer, 2.5 cm1 in25 mm wider and 3 cm1 in30 mm taller than the Ford Fiesta (2008).
Its wheelbase is 249.3 cm8 ft 2 in2,493 mm against 248.9 cm8 ft 2 in2,489 mm (the same).

Will they fit? UK parking bay and garage

Car	Parking bay 4.8 × 2.4 m	Single garage, 7 ft door
Ford Fiesta (2017)	Fits comfortably	Fits comfortably	check my garage
Ford Fiesta (2008)	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 (2017) · Ford Fiesta (2008). Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year.