2009 Ford Fiesta vs. 2011 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2011 Renault Thalia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Fiesta (95 HP) has 21 more horse power than 2011 Renault Thalia. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Renault Thalia weights approximately 34 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ford Fiesta (128 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Thalia. (105 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Thalia. 2011 Renault Thalia has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Renault Thalia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Fiesta | 2011 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Fiesta | Thalia |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 105 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 13 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2473 mm |