2008 Fiat Siena vs. 2007 Citroen C8
To start off, 2008 Fiat Siena is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Citroen C8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Citroen C8 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C8 weights approximately 653 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, 2007 Citroen C8 (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Siena. 2007 Citroen C8 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. 2007 Citroen C8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Siena | 2007 Citroen C8 | |
Make | Fiat | Citroen |
Model | Siena | C8 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 106 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 20.3:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.3 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1743 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 80 L |