2007 Fiat Siena vs. 2008 Volvo S40
To start off, 2008 Volvo S40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Siena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Siena would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo S40 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2007 Fiat Siena.
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 Volvo S40 (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Siena. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Siena. 2008 Volvo S40 has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Siena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volvo S40 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Siena | 2008 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Siena | S40 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
