2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Palio and 2008 Seat Altea were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 470 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, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2008 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Fiat | Seat |
Model | Palio | Altea |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |