2006 Fiat Siena vs. 2008 Kia Rio
To start off, 2008 Kia Rio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Siena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Siena would be higher. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Rio (96 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Siena. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Siena weights approximately 17 kg more than 2008 Kia Rio.
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, 2008 Kia Rio (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Siena. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Siena. 2008 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Siena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Siena | 2008 Kia Rio | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Siena | Rio |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1153 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |