2008 Fiat Siena vs. 2009 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Micra 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 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Micra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Siena weights approximately 80 kg more than 2009 Nissan Micra.
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 Nissan Micra (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Micra 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 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Siena | Micra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 88 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 18.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 46 L |