2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Caddy would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 691 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Caddy (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2007 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Palio | Caddy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 13.5:1 |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |