2008 Fiat Sedici vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Sedici and 2008 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Focus (171 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Sedici. (118 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Sedici. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Sedici weights approximately 50 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus.
Because 2008 Fiat Sedici is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Sedici will offer significantly more control. 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 Fiat Sedici (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (196 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Sedici will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Sedici | 2008 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Sedici | Focus |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
