2008 Fiat Siena vs. 2010 Citroen C3
To start off, 2010 Citroen C3 is newer by 2 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 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Siena is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C3 weights approximately 173 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, 2010 Citroen C3 (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Siena. 2010 Citroen C3 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. 2010 Citroen C3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Siena | 2010 Citroen C3 | |
Make | Fiat | Citroen |
Model | Siena | C3 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 20.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.3 seconds | 12.9 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 | 1090 kg | 1263 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |