2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Toyota Yaris (174 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fiesta | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fiesta | Yaris |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 131 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |