Ford Fiesta is the number one in class

http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/rankings/Affordable-Small-Cars/

top safety in class: http://www.iihs.org/ratings/default.aspx

best selling car in Europe in 2010: http://www.mibz.com/10021-ford-fiesta-best-selling-car-in-europe-in-2010.html

And it's equipped with dual clutch 6-speed transmission--not in any TOYOTA or HONDA,fun to drive.

See this review from Motor Trend that compares Ford Fiesta, Honda Civic, Toyota Yaris and Nissan Versa: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/hatchbacks/1006_ford_fiesta_honda_fit_toyota_yaris_nissan_versa_comparison/index.html