2008 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2011 Fiat Siena
To start off, 2011 Fiat Siena is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2011 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 Alfa Romeo 156 (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Siena. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2011 Fiat Siena | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | 156 | Siena |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 182 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 16.3 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 | 1285 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 47 L |