2009 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2008 Fiat Siena
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 1 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 240 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, 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Siena.
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2009 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2008 Fiat Siena | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | 147 | Siena |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |