2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Skoda Roomster
To start off, both 2008 Ford Fiesta and 2008 Skoda Roomster 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 Skoda Roomster weights approximately 213 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, 2008 Ford Fiesta (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Roomster. (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Roomster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Skoda Roomster | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Fiesta | Roomster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
