2007 Fiat Palio II vs. 2010 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 3 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 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Palio II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Palio II (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Polo. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Palio II should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 72 kg more than 2007 Fiat Palio II.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Polo (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Palio II | Polo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 16.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1682 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |