2008 Fiat Siena vs. 2012 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2012 Nissan Qashqai 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 430 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 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Siena | 2012 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Siena | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 20.3:1 | 15.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 65 L |