2007 Fiat Palio II vs. 2008 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Lupo 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Lupo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Lupo (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Lupo should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Palio II weights approximately 14 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo.
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 Lupo (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Lupo 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 Lupo | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Palio II | Lupo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 982 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 34 L |