2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2009 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Seat Altea 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Fiesta (263 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2009 Seat Altea. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2009 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Altea weights approximately 117 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 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta. 2008 Ford Fiesta has automatic transmission and 2009 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2009 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Fiesta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Fiesta | 2009 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Fiesta | Altea |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |