2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2009 Mazda 3
To start off, 2009 Mazda 3 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 3 weights approximately 90 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 Mazda 3 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2009 Mazda 3 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. 2009 Mazda 3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2009 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | Palio | 3 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |