2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2009 BMW 316
To start off, 2009 BMW 316 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 316 weights approximately 268 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Because 2009 BMW 316 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 BMW 316. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 316. 2009 BMW 316 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. 2009 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Fiesta | 2009 BMW 316 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Fiesta | 316 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
Torque | 204 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 63 L |