2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 SsangYong Kyron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 SsangYong Kyron would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 897 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Because 2007 SsangYong Kyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Kyron 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, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta. 2007 SsangYong Kyron has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 SsangYong Kyron will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Fiesta | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Fiesta | Kyron |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 204 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 2004 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |