2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2006 Volvo S40
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volvo S40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volvo S40 would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2006 Volvo S40 (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2006 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | Palio | S40 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |