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Costing up to R$20 and easy to maintain, the Fiat Siena will become the darling of drivers in 2024 and will outperform its 0 km rivals, achieving up to 13,6 km/L

Written by Valdemar Medeiros
Published 30/10/2024 às 10:54
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A robust, reliable and economical Fiat car for less than R$20? Find out all the advantages of the used Fiat Siena in 2024. Fiat cars have been gaining prominence in the used car market and even outperforms current models!

The Fiat Siena is a compact sedan derived from the Palio that was launched in 1997 with three aesthetic updates in the first generation, which lasted until 2016, and is Fiat's best-selling popular car. With the high prices of new vehicles, the used Fiat Siena has been gaining prominence in the market for around R$20.

A little bit of the history of the Fiat car

Fiat's popular car arrived in 1997 with the advantage of a generous 500-liter trunk, 220 liters more than the Palio, the hatchback it was based on. In this regard, the Fiat car surpasses the Chevrolet Corsa Sedan (390 liters), but loses to the Renault Logan (510 liters).

In addition to the advantage of good luggage space, the Fiat Siena also has affordable and easy-to-find parts, since many of them are shared with other family members, such as the Palio Weekend station wagon and the pickup Fiat Strada.

Among the versions, the Fiat car arrived in EL 1.6 8V (82 horsepower) and 1.6 16V (106 hp) and HL, only with 1.6 16V. With the popularization of the 1.0, from 1999, The Sienna 6 Speeds appeared, which, associated with the unprecedented six-speed manual gearbox, produced up to 61 hp. In the same year, the 1.6 8V gained multipoint electronic injection, which gave it 92 hp.

In 2000, accompanied by the first restyling, the Fiat's popular car now offers the following engines:  1.0 8V (55 hp), 1.0 16V (70 hp), 1.3 16V (80 hp), 1.5 (77 hp, ethanol only) and 1.6 16V (106 hp).

Technical sheet: main details

SpecificationsFiat Sienna Sedan 2010
TrademarksFiat
ModelSiena
Year2010
Available VersionsEL, ELX, Fire

Engine and performance

Specifications1.0 Fire1.4 Fire1.6 16V
Displacement999 cc1368 cc1581 cc
Power (Gasoline/Ethanol)66 hp / 71 hp80 hp / 85 hp107 hp / 112 hp
Maximum Torque9,5 kgfm at 4.500 rpm12,4 kgfm at 2.500 rpm15,7 kgfm at 4.500 rpm
Maximum speed157 km/h166 km/h182 km/h
Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h)15,2 seconds12,2 seconds10,2 seconds
Transmission5-speed manual

Dimensions and capacities

SpecificationsFiat Sienna Sedan 2010
Length4.289 mm
Largura1.636 mm
Height1.420 mm
Wheelbase2.370 mm
Weight :1.0 – 1.020 kg / 1.4 – 1.030 kg / 1.6 – 1.050 kg
Trunk Capacity500 liters
Tank Capacity48 liters

Consumption

Consumption (City/Highway)1.0 Fire (Gasoline/Ethanol)1.4 Fire (Gasoline/Ethanol)1.6 16V (Petrol/Ethanol)
City11,5 km/l / 8,1 km/l10,5 km/l / 7,2 km/l9,5 km/l / 6,8 km/l
Estrada13,6 km/l / 9,4 km/l12,5 km/l / 8,5 km/l11,5 km/l / 7,9 km/l

Standard equipment

EquipmentOverview
SecurityFront airbags (ELX version), ABS brakes (optional), anti-theft alarm
ComfortAir conditioning (optional), power steering, electric windows and locks (ELX version)
EntertainmentAM/FM radio with USB input
PracticalitySplit and folding rear seat

What is the best version of the used Fiat Siena?

Fiat's popular car has inherited many of the Palio's qualities, with mechanical robustness and comfort being just a few examples. The difference is that in the sedan, the consumer will be protected by a trunk worthy of larger sedans. Those who like to cram their car full of stuff when traveling will have no problems with this Fiat car.

However, to achieve this, it is best to look for more powerful options, such as the 1.6 or the 1.8 from GM, both equipped with eight valves. In the case of this second option, be aware of possible failures caused by the defective potentiometer that activates the throttle body. The initial prices found on the internet were average. R$ 20 thousand for units with a 1.6 engine and R$ 27 thousand for versions with a 1.8 engine.

Points to consider when purchasing a used Fiat Siena

It is important to mention that Fiat's popular car, despite being a great value for money, also has some issues to be noted. In Fiat Siena used after the year 2000, it is common for the headlight lenses, which are made of polycarbonate, to fog up.

It is important to remember that a pair of new headlights sells for R$480. As for the gearbox, test all the gears and check that they all engage easily, and during the test drive, assess whether the system does not present any jolts or vibrations.

When driving on streets with poor pavement or even cobblestones, check for possible cracking or noises. Depending on the case, the origin may be worn bushings and loose pivots. Oil leaks are common in Palio family Fire engines. Among the most common points of origin, lubricant leaks through the crankcase gasket or the crankcase plug.

Valdemar Medeiros

Journalist in training, specialist in creating content with a focus on SEO actions. Writes about the Automotive Industry, Renewable Energy and Science and Technology

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