2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2009 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, 2009 Saab 03-Sep 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Saab 03-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 447 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, 2009 Saab 03-Sep (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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2008 Ford Fiesta | 2009 Saab 03-Sep | |
Make | Ford | Saab |
Model | Fiesta | 03-Sep |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 1574 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |