2009 Ford Escape vs. 2008 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Aygo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Aygo would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (172 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Escape weights approximately 158 kg more than 2008 Toyota Aygo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Aygo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford Escape (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Aygo. 2009 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Aygo has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Aygo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Escape | 2008 Toyota Aygo | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escape | Aygo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2976 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3405 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1615 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 35 L |