2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Palio II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Palio II would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sportage (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage 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 241 kg more than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Fiat Palio II. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Kia Sportage (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage 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 | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Palio II | Sportage |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1241 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.1:1 |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 58 L |