2008 Ford Ka vs. 2005 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2008 Ford Ka is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Arosa weights approximately 68 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka.
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 Ka (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ka | 2005 Seat Arosa | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Ka | Arosa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 106 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 67.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 18 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 887 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 34 L |