2007 Fiat Palio II vs. 2007 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Palio II and 2007 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 200 kg more than 2007 Fiat Palio II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (140 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Palio II.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Palio II | 2007 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Palio II | Polo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |