2008 Ford S-Max vs. 2008 Seat Toledo
To start off, both 2008 Ford S-Max 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 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Ford S-Max is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford S-Max (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Seat Toledo. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford S-Max should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford S-Max weights approximately 261 kg more than 2008 Seat Toledo. 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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2008 Seat Toledo has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford S-Max has manual transmission. 2008 Ford S-Max will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Seat Toledo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford S-Max | 2008 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | S-Max | Toledo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2521 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |