2008 Fiat Siena vs. 2011 Citroen C5
To start off, 2011 Citroen C5 is newer by 3 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C5 weights approximately 490 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, 2011 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Siena. 2011 Citroen C5 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. 2011 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Siena | 2011 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Fiat | Citroen |
Model | Siena | C5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 131 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 10.9 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 | 1070 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 68 L |