2008 Fiat Siena vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2008 Fiat Siena is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 286 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 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Siena. 2007 Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Fiat Siena | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Siena | Golf |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |