2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2009 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2009 Kia Cee'd is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 322 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, 2009 Kia Cee'd (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 2009 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Palio | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 124 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1317 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 53 L |
