2008 Fiat Siena vs. 2007 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2008 Fiat Siena is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Siena (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Siena should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 377 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 Ford Mondeo (245 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Siena | 2007 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Siena | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 59 L |
