2008 Fiat Siena vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza

To start off, both 2008 Fiat Siena and 2008 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 250 kg more than 2008 Fiat Siena.

Because 2008 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Siena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Subaru Impreza (184 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Siena.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Fiat Siena 2008 Subaru Impreza
Make Fiat Subaru
Model Siena Impreza
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1581 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 106 HP 0 HP
Torque 140 Nm 184 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86.5 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 67.4 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.5 seconds 11.7 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1095 kg 1345 kg
Vehicle Length 3550 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.2 L/100km 9.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 50 L


 

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