2011 Ford Fiesta vs. 2011 Renault Koleos
To start off, both 2011 Ford Fiesta and 2011 Renault Koleos were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Renault Koleos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Renault Koleos (148 HP) has 28 more horse power than 2011 Ford Fiesta. (120 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Renault Koleos should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Renault Koleos weights approximately 499 kg more than 2011 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Renault Koleos is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Renault Koleos 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, 2011 Renault Koleos (320 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm). This means 2011 Renault Koleos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Fiesta. 2011 Renault Koleos has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Renault Koleos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Fiesta | 2011 Renault Koleos | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Fiesta | Koleos |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4067 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1697 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2489 mm | 2690 mm |
