2009 BMW X5 vs. 2009 Fiat Sedici

To start off, both 2009 BMW X5 and 2009 Fiat Sedici were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Sedici. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Sedici.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 BMW X5 (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Sedici. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Sedici. 2009 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Sedici has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Sedici will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW X5 2009 Fiat Sedici
Make BMW Fiat
Model X5 Sedici
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4799 cc 1586 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 350 HP 106 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 475 Nm 145 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 78.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.3 mm 83 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4120 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1770 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 50 L


 

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