2007 Fiat Siena vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2007 Fiat Siena is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Siena. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 248 kg more than 2007 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, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Siena. (75 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Siena | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Siena | Passat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
