2008 Ford Ka vs. 2008 Seat Toledo
To start off, both 2008 Ford Ka and 2008 Seat Toledo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Toledo (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ka. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Toledo weights approximately 89 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Seat Toledo (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Ka | 2008 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Ka | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
