2008 Fiat Siena vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2008 Fiat Siena is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Polo would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 244 kg more than 2008 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, 2005 Volkswagen Polo (335 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Siena | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Siena | Polo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 128 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |