2008 Fiat Siena vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Fiat Siena is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 986 kg more than 2008 Fiat Siena.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Siena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento 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, 2005 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Siena | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Siena | Sorento |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 139 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 2056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |