Following the rise of the EcoBoost engine, the Ford Motor Company introduced the Focus ST and Fiesta STs as high-performance, yet affordable hatchbacks in the 2013 model year. So which hot hatch is best? Our Focus ST vs. Fiesta ST guide compares and contrasts these two super-fun, performance-oriented vehicles!

To the dismay of ST enthusiasts, the 2019 model year has brought the end of the Fiesta ST and also the inception of a new Fiesta ST-Line. Though it has the visuals of an ST, the lack of an upgraded engine and suspension mean that the ST-Line isn’t up to par when it comes to spirited driving. However, could it provide a nice alternative to a “regular-old” Fiesta? Read our comparison to find out.

Drivers love the Fiesta ST for its uncompromising hot hatch capabilities, but there’s even more performance waiting to be untapped. Check out our list of top mods to find some popular ways to customize and upgrade yours.