2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2008 Seat Toledo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Fiesta (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Seat Toledo. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Toledo weights approximately 283 kg more than 2005 Ford Fiesta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Seat Toledo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Fiesta | Toledo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1137 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |