2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2011 Renault Duster
To start off, 2011 Renault Duster is newer by 3 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Renault Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Renault Duster weights approximately 90 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, 2011 Renault Duster (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Renault Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fiesta | 2011 Renault Duster | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Fiesta | Duster |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1822 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2673 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |