2005 Fiat Siena vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Siena and 2005 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Siena. (124 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 279 kg more than 2005 Fiat Siena. 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, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Siena. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Siena. 2005 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Siena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Siena | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Siena | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1374 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 62 L |
