2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Palio II and 2006 Volkswagen Transporter were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Transporter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (68 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Palio II weights approximately 163 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Palio II.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Palio II | 2006 Volkswagen Transporter | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Palio II | Transporter |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 20.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.3 seconds | 19.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1162 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 80 L |