2012 Volkswagen Sharan vs. 2011 Fiat Siena
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Fiat Siena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Fiat Siena would be higher. At 2,000 cc, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 700 kg more than 2011 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 Sharan (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Siena. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Siena. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Siena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Volkswagen Sharan | 2011 Fiat Siena | |
Make | Volkswagen | Fiat |
Model | Sharan | Siena |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 1973 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 280 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 16.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1904 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2919 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |