However, given the Volvo's front - drive bias, the two cars drive remarkably similar, with plenty of controlled turbo - boosted torque on tap,
excellent suspension setups, and equally strong interiors and styling.
Not exact matches
If it ain't broke... This access - all - areas performance is made possible thanks to an
excellent independent
suspension setup and an above - average steering rack.
Four - wheel independent
suspension with MacPherson struts up front and a double - wishbone
setup in the rear deliver
excellent on - road handling with crisp turn in and a firm ride.
At the limit, the 4Matic four - wheel drive system offers
excellent grip, especially on the front axle, favoring under - steer, even if the effect is greatly reduced by the
suspension setup.
The rack - and - pinion steering system gets relocated lower in the chassis, too, combining with an all - new five - link front - and trapezoidal rear -
suspension setup to let the car respond crisply to driver inputs, transmit a ton of road feel, provide
excellent body control through turns and offer all - around sharp, sporty handling.
Complementing the Fiesta ST's
excellent powertrain is a crisp 6 - speed manual transmission, form - fitting Recaro sport seats, and a nimble
suspension setup.
TSI and TDI models have similar
suspension setups delivering
excellent driving dynamics without a harsh ride.
Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained has an
excellent video demonstrating exactly how all these components work together to give you two vastly different
suspension setups accessible by the push of a button:
I got the webbing
suspension and watched the
setup video (
excellent video), then went into my yard for
setup.