2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2007 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 208 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 Hyundai Accent (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fiesta | 2007 Hyundai Accent | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Fiesta | Accent |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 109 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 14 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |