Apparently they sell better in the US. My local dealer inventory has one 2014 hatch out of two dealers and seven 2014 cars. I don't know why they'd order more sedans unless they tend to sell better. As far as the storage space the hatch has a taller storage space, but technically the sedan has a bigger trunk (because the car is longer). You can store more in it without having to put down the rear seats. I don't really see why people like them better myself, but then there's a lot of things others like that I don't and vice versa. That's why there's variety. At least the ST is a hatch. And 5 door vs 3 door, I think 5 door would be my first choice now anyway.What I'm trying to figure out is who needs a Fiesta sedan? It actually has less cargo room than the 3 and 5 door hatches unless you have a full size spare like the ST.
The 3 door and 5 door Focus along with the sedan and wagon all sat on the identical wheelbase, How is a 5 door stronger in a rollover than a 3 door?Unfortunately we are never going to get a 3 door unless Ford shortens the wheel base.
It is part of the new safety standards about roll over protection.
I read this someplace but I can't remember where.
Like they say, memory is the second thing to go.
Dave
I have a 5 door Fiesta hatchback currently, but my husband has a 4 door Fiesta sedan. I can tell you from experience that the trunk space in the sedan does seem bigger. Measurement-wise the hatchback wins because of the height, but in real world use the sedan is pretty nice for hauling things. The hatchback is much better looking and superior in every other way.What I'm trying to figure out is who needs a Fiesta sedan? It actually has less cargo room than the 3 and 5 door hatches unless you have a full size spare like the ST.
Ford has not made any estimates on how many Fiesta ST's they might sell. I think they are crossing their fingers and hoping the 5 DR will be a hit here. With the 3 DR I think it was way more than crossing their fingers. More like "Anyone remember the Edsel?".I have a 5 door Fiesta hatchback currently, but my husband has a 4 door Fiesta sedan. I can tell you from experience that the trunk space in the sedan does seem bigger. Measurement-wise the hatchback wins because of the height, but in real world use the sedan is pretty nice for hauling things. The hatchback is much better looking and superior in every other way.
I think a 5 door is nice, and for me it's preferred for practical reasons, but I'm surprised Ford didn't 3 door the FiST. I guess they wanted it to feel less niche and more daily driver.