2007 Fiat Croma vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Croma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Croma would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Croma weights approximately 475 kg more than 2008 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, 2007 Fiat Croma (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Croma | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Croma | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |