2008 Fiat Siena vs. 2012 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 310 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 Volkswagen Beetle (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Siena. 2012 Volkswagen Beetle 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 Volkswagen Beetle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Siena | 2012 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Siena | Beetle |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4278 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1486 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2537 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |