2008 Fiat Siena vs. 2006 Renault Espace
To start off, 2008 Fiat Siena is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Espace would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Espace weights approximately 775 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, 2006 Renault Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Siena. 2006 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Siena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Siena | 2006 Renault Espace | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | Siena | Espace |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 83 L |