2008 Fiat Siena vs. 2007 Kia Rio
To start off, 2008 Fiat Siena is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Rio would be higher. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Siena weights approximately 6 kg more than 2007 Kia Rio.
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 Kia Rio (126 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Siena | 2007 Kia Rio | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Siena | Rio |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 94 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 12.3 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 | 1070 kg | 1064 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |