2005 Fiat Siena vs. 2009 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Siena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Siena would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Siena (124 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Golf. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Siena should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 275 kg more than 2005 Fiat Siena.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Siena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Golf 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, 2009 Volkswagen Golf (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Siena. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Siena | 2009 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Siena | Golf |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1370 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |
