In case you're wondering, this was filmed back in December 2020 and comes from a now-defunct channel. You can probably nab a Fiesta ST150 for £2,500, but you might struggle finding a Clio 182 for under £5,000!

Owned a 2005 model from new . Still have it and now garaged and used on dry days will never part with it . Been a mechanic for over 30 years and would never buy a french chlio no matter what the performance. This has taken us all over the world and back . To me that means everything as you wont see that from any clio . Love it its fun and you can tune to more than the chlio easily . Would buy one again in a hartbeat .

I’ve literally just bought a ST150 after owning a Clio 182 and a 200. The Renault sport’s definitely are just that bit quicker , But overall a lot more expensive for like 20-30hp more as most of the 182’s don’t even dyno at the acclaimed horsepower anyways.. Maintenance isn’t cheap on the Clio’s either Belts and dephasers setting you back near enough £700-£800 from a specialist , Ball joints made of chocolate, The 197/200 suffer from Gearbox synchro’s crunching had 2nd and 3rd done again costing in excess of £600… So far the ST 150 has been cheaper to insure, Cheaper to tax and a bit better on fuel.. Also looking through parts a lot cheaper to fix and the parts are far more common to find. Timing chain also over a belt! Again they do have some common issues but from what I’ve seen not as bad or as prone to happen compared to the Clio, I think every single owner of a clio has had to fix the above issues at some point. Overall the ST 150 is definitely the best bang for buck, And really putting £1000 into the engine bay some intake mods, Cams , Exhaust , Map etc.. Would be a very healthy contender for not much spent.

There’s a reason everyone went for the 182! The Supercharged Mini Cooper s was a better rival to the 182 than the st150. For me the only rival to the st150 was the Suzuki swift sport.

what a great review, very professional, baffled at the low number of subs

super high quality video! you just got a new subscriber

GREAT SPORT ROCKET FORD & REVIEW--THANKS FOR POSTING

I’ve owned both and I agree with you. I remember the ST150 as the best steering front drive car I’ve driven. It was more fun than the quicker Clio RS (172/182 in GB for obvious reasons).

Good Vid Cam ,great cars :)

Least it’s more reliable than a Renault and parts are cheaper as the car isn’t French

I agree, any 182 below 5k has been through the rounds.

I went from a megane 225 to a fiesta XR4 (aussie version of st150) as my 'fun' car and I do have to agree with many of your points. Its a bit of a weird premise to a video that I haven't seen before but I agree with it. Also in comparison my current daily driver RSQ3 Performance, I still pick the XR4 everytime I get the chance because its just so much more fun although its much slower. My one which has ITB's, custom 4-2-1 manifold, Quaife diff, cams and some minor handling mods is one of the most fun cars I've ever driven. My close mates and I drive each others cars fairly often and its on par with their GC8 STI V5 and R32 GTST (yes my xr4 is slower than them even at 160 wkw). Its because they're the only 3 of the lot that have this weird unwarranted sense of speed. These things feel so violent and you feel genuine fear at times until you look at the speedo and realize you're only doing 120kph. I cant put my finger on it but the way I'd put it is, the xr4 at 100kph feels like you're going 200kph while my RSQ3 feels like you're going 100kph when its actually doing 200. The sense of drama in the xr4 is insane! Even when it was stock you can feel something similar but to a much smaller degree. Plus the N/A ITB setup takes it to a whole other level. Also to anyone thinking of doing a setup like mine on their st, either swap to a stronger gearbox (easiest swap is mtx75) or have a couple ib5s on hand at all times like me.

Subscribed. Have one st myself. Thing corners like on trails rails, the seats are snuggy and the engine just pulls

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It's reliable (except for the PCV hose) but can't beat the RS performance. Even if you mod it you can only get it to the stock performance of a Clio RS unless you're willing to spend silly money on it, which is kind of pointless

A good one is 5k now?

I wouldn’t find a 2500€ Fiesta ST if it was crashed over here

I am sorry but I think the Clio was a lot more characterful hatch. I remember test driving these when new and it didn't excite me whatsoever. It was also more expensive in Mexico than the Clio Sport. My Clio had automatic everything, really awesome headlights and the chassis was way more planted than the Fiesta. Maintenance wise is just the cambelt and using quality oil. There really not that hard to upkeep.

What's the fuel economy? That year looked better than the newer one. Wish we could get them in the US but Americans are pigeons and like roll over death machines (SUVs). Depending upon its curb weight 148hp is not really that bad. If it is only 2200 lbs, as it appears to be, 148hp should move it pretty well.

What I'd do is tune the car to 182... New exhaust and 4-1 bore intake manifold ;)

How is the turning circle on this fiesta st150? The turning circle on my st150 is probably worse than a Volvo V70. Hoping for answer, cheers mate

Got 3 of those shitboxes. They're pretty good cars. Except for some point. Hear me out: weakness on the rodbearing shells if not maintained correctly from miles 0. Power steering liquid reservoir is directly connected to the pump it's overheating rapidly if you drive it like it was meant to be, ( the cap of the reservoir just flies off when the pressure is too high ). Handles on the seats to get on the back are just so fragile. And they are expensive if replacement is needed. ( I'm glad I removed the backseats on one of mine and added a rollcage ). And there is no oil level lights on the dashboard when it don't have enough oil in it. (Major Issue)

I have but 1.4. Its super car

Omg Clio RS fanboys got really upset in the comments xDDD "How dare you say that anything is good?! Only 182!! *autistic screams*"

Lol.. at 2:10 or so your time reads 18:22 (182... 😮). Pure luck or intentional?

sorry but disagree. Dull car. It absolutely was a warm hatch. Mine had some decent mods but being n/a it was only pushing around 160bhp. the clio 182 was much more lively and had more grunt. I think the 182 was the better looking motor and i was always a ford head. The series 1 rs turbo on the other hand..proper ford hot hatch of its day.

I love my Ford fiesta St 500 edition, I will never sell it

Had a Clio, GREAT little car. Also had a Focus, Ka and Fiesta, all handled great but also all pieces of junk, specially related to built quality. Never buying the brand again.

I went for the tdci

7:22 This! Every new BMW for instance is ruined by electronic steering and the lack of feel it has...

Of course it's better

Over 8 secund to get there

1000 euros is the tax to have a fiesta in Greece.They all sale the st s due to this hi tax

Cams and remap, decat the stock exhaust… you really don’t need much else

"A warm hatch " 🤣🤣🤣🤣

"The 182 is the car everybody goes for"... Wodering why 🤔🤣

Hard to make a comparison video if your not driving both in the video. Tbh there not even in the same class. The 182 beats a fiesta in every performance department by miles..its like comparing the fiesta to a ep3 .

if you can’t find a good 182 for the money clearly have a little patience and looking in the wrong places Not saying the 150’s are all that bad at all but I’d know which one I’d pick Forums and fb groups are a good start Juuuuust putting it out there for the people who are looking don’t be put off cause they’re a right good laugh and the maintenance isn’t as bad as it’s made out to be

Don’t think KZfaq will let me type out everything wrong with this “comparison” clios are levels above a fiesta s150

Clio is a far superior car in terms of looks power and handling ( so every way possible )😂😂