2003 Seat Toledo vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2013 Ford Fusion is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Fusion (234 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2003 Seat Toledo. (104 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Fusion weights approximately 340 kg more than 2003 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Fusion is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Seat Toledo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Ford Fusion (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Toledo. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Toledo. 2013 Ford Fusion has automatic transmission and 2003 Seat Toledo has manual transmission. 2003 Seat Toledo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Seat Toledo | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Seat | Ford |
Model | Toledo | Fusion |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 234 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4869 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2121 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |