2009 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Fiesta (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 28 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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 190 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.
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2009 Fiat Grande Punto | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Grande Punto | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1247 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1137 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |