2006 BMW 118 vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 118 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 726 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Because 2006 BMW 118 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 BMW 118. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta. 2006 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 118 | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 118 | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 180 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |