2008 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2010 Fiat Siena
To start off, 2010 Fiat Siena is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. At 2,401 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Chevrolet Malibu (216 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Siena. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Siena. 2008 Chevrolet Malibu has automatic transmission and 2010 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2010 Fiat Siena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Malibu will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chevrolet Malibu | 2010 Fiat Siena | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Malibu | Siena |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2401 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 216 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 54 L |