2009 BMW 318 vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 is newer by 1 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 318 weights approximately 398 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Because 2009 BMW 318 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 BMW 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 BMW 318 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 318 | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |