2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2008 Hyundai i20 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Fiesta (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai i20.
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 Ford Fiesta (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai i20. 2008 Hyundai i20 has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai i20 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Fiesta | i20 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2525 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |