2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2006 Volvo V70
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 V70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volvo V70 would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo V70 weights approximately 691 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Because 2006 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volvo V70 will offer significantly more control. 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 V70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo V70 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 V70 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | Palio | V70 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 207 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |