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 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (68 HP @ 4600 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 195 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 (235 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (136 Nm @ 2400 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 | 1697 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |