2008 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2009 Fiat Siena
To start off, 2009 Fiat Siena is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Captiva would be higher. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 775 kg more than 2009 Fiat Siena.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Fiat Siena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva 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, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Siena. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Siena.
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2008 Chevrolet Captiva | 2009 Fiat Siena | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Captiva | Siena |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2405 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 54 L |