2008 Fiat Siena vs. 2009 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2009 Ford Galaxy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Siena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Siena would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 560 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, 2009 Ford Galaxy (170 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Siena.
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2008 Fiat Siena | 2009 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Siena | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 20.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.3 seconds | 15.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |