2009 Ford Ka vs. 2008 Toyota RunX
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 RunX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota RunX would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Ka weights approximately 36 kg more than 2008 Toyota RunX.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RunX. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Ka | 2008 Toyota RunX | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ka | RunX |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 71.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |