2007 Fiat Palio II vs. 2008 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Palio II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Palio II would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Citi is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Palio II weights approximately 85 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Citi.
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, 2008 Volkswagen Citi (162 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Citi 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 | 2008 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Palio II | Citi |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 8.5 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 | 945 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 49 L |