Abarth Punto vs Ford Fiesta
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Ford Fiesta wins on money kept: 66% retained after three years vs 58%, worth about R 4 240 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Punto | Fiesta | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 365 000 | R 322 500 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 6 380/m | R 5 637/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 76% | 82% |
| Retained after 3 years | 58% | 66% |
| Value after 3 years | R 209 964 | R 214 205 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 155 036 | R 108 295 |
| Value after 5 years | R 158 922 | R 169 671 |
| Our tier | Weak-franchise mainstream | Mainstream |
Abarth Punto →
The hot Punto reached South Africa in very small numbers in the early 2010s with a 132 kW 1.4 turbo. Ten Scorpione limited editions were offered at R365,000 in 2012 through a single Johannesburg dealer. It now ranks among the rarest hot hatches on the local used market.
Known for: rare 132kw hot punto
Ford Fiesta →
Sold here from 1997 until 2022 across four generations, including local assembly in the early years. Enthusiasts remember the ST fondly and used STs still fetch decent money. Standard 1.0 EcoBoost cars are common on the used market, though resale trails the Polo it fought for two decades.
Known for: sharp handling and the st hot hatch
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Abarth Punto or the Ford Fiesta?
The Ford Fiesta. It keeps about 66% of its price after three years against 58% for the Abarth Punto, a gap of 9 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Abarth Punto loses about R 155 036 over three years and the Ford Fiesta loses about R 108 295. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Abarth Punto runs about R 6 380 per month and the Ford Fiesta about R 5 637, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.