2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Kia Picanto
To start off, both 2008 Ford Fiesta and 2008 Kia Picanto were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 179 kg more than 2008 Kia Picanto.
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, 2008 Ford Fiesta (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Fiesta | Picanto |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 204 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 15.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 35 L |