2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2008 Ford Fiesta and 2008 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 271 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 Volkswagen Jetta (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Fiesta | Jetta |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |