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My speaker cab fit in the back (that is the first test of any vehicle). There is enough space back there for the gear that I always leave in the car. I'll take my gig bag later and see if it fits in the back seat - that is the other "gotta have." The Fiesta is a small car. I certainly wouldn't want to sit in the back seat. But I don't have to sit back there and I almost never take passengers. It really is about if my basses fit.
I had read a lot of glowing reviews of the Fiesta. Actually I've read a lot of positive ones about the GTI (best thing since sliced bread) and the Focus ST. I really didn't care for the Focus. It felt a bit ponderous and it was slow to spool up and move. The GTI pulled hard and quick, and has the typical nicer German interior. But with the plaid seats even my wife who is 5'3" and not big complained that they were tight across the back/shoulders. I don't think that would be livable for me.
The stock seats on the Fiesta are fine. Materials and fit and finish are what you'd expect in an econobox. Reminds me of my old Subarus. Driving it though - I understand why many gush about it. The best description was from one reviewer who described it as one of those cars that 20 years later you'd say, "remember that car? I wish they still made something like that..." Steering input is instant, it pulls smoothly (no huge rush but it is light enough that it doesn't matter), and you can get the rear end to step out of you want. The weight difference between the Fiesta (2700) and my X1 (3600) is really evident. You can also tell it relative to the GTI (3000).
Between Fiesta and Golf, comes down to cheap fun vs more adult presentation.
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