2008 Fiat Siena vs. 2012 Citroen C6
To start off, 2012 Citroen C6 is newer by 4 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C6 weights approximately 800 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, 2012 Citroen C6 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Siena. 2012 Citroen C6 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. 2012 Citroen C6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Siena | 2012 Citroen C6 | |
Make | Fiat | Citroen |
Model | Siena | C6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 72 L |