2008 Fiat Siena vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2008 Fiat Siena is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 228 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 Volkswagen Touareg (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Siena | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Siena | Touareg |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 2460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 172 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 20.3:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.3 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 100 L |