2008 Fiat Siena vs. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta
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 Jetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Jetta would be higher. At 2,480 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Siena. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster 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 Jetta (231 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Siena | 2007 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Siena | Jetta |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2480 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 92.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |