2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2010 Volkswagen T5
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen T5 is newer by 2 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 2,459 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 97 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, 2010 Volkswagen T5 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fiesta | 2010 Volkswagen T5 | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Fiesta | T5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2459 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 172 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |