2009 Ford Ka vs. 2008 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2009 Ford Ka 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Ka (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Ka weights approximately 271 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.
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 Ka (136 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Ka | 2008 Toyota Aygo | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ka | Aygo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3405 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1615 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 35 L |