2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2010 Audi A3
To start off, 2010 Audi A3 is newer by 2 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A3 (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A3 weights approximately 500 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi A3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A3 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, 2010 Audi A3 (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 2010 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Fiat | Audi |
| Model | Palio | A3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
