2006 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2008 Seat Toledo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Toledo (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Toledo weights approximately 120 kg more than 2006 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Fiesta | Toledo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |