2008 Honda Fit vs. 2004 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2008 Honda Fit is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Fit (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2004 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Fit weights approximately 420 kg more than 2004 Seat Arosa. 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 Honda Fit (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Fit | 2004 Seat Arosa | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Fit | Arosa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 67.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 70.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 34 L |