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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 178 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 Ford Fiesta (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fiesta | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fiesta | Yaris |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |