Fiat Palio I (178) photos

1996 — 2011 · hatchback
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45
specifications
54–130
hp
9.4 s
best 0–100

About this generation

A global Fiat model developed for emerging markets with a focus on reliability.

The Fiat Palio was created under the 'World Car' project to meet the needs of buyers in South America, Asia, and Eastern Europe. The model was offered in hatchback, sedan, station wagon, and pickup body styles. Thanks to its sturdy suspension and simple engines, the Palio quickly became a hit, proving that a simple and affordable car could be reliable and comfortable for daily use in challenging road conditions.

Specifications

45 in 2 body styles

Hatchback 178 23 specifications

Petrol
1.0 Fire
54hp(40 kW)
1.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 16.0 s
2000–2005
Torque
85 Nm (63 lb-ft)
Top speed
152 km/h (94 mph)
Displacement
999 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
910 kg (2006 lb)
Fuel tank
48 l (12.7 gal US)
1.1
54hp(40 kW)
1.1 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 16.2 s
1996–2000
Torque
88 Nm (65 lb-ft)
Top speed
150 km/h (93 mph)
Displacement
1108 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
178B2.000
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
910 kg (2006 lb)
Fuel tank
48 l (12.7 gal US)
1.2
59hp(44 kW)
1.2 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 14.5 s
2001–2011
Torque
102 Nm (75 lb-ft)
Top speed
157 km/h (98 mph)
Displacement
1242 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
188A4.000
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
945 kg (2083 lb)
Fuel tank
48 l (12.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption
6.8 l/100 km (35 mpg US) NEDC
1.0
60hp(45 kW)
1.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 18.7 s
1996–2000
Torque
80 Nm (59 lb-ft)
Top speed
150 km/h (93 mph)
Displacement
994 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
178A3.011
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
915 kg (2017 lb)
Fuel tank
48 l (12.7 gal US)
1.0 Fire Flex
66hp(49 kW)
1.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 15.2 s
2005–2011
Torque
92 Nm (68 lb-ft)
Top speed
157 km/h (98 mph)
Displacement
999 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
930 kg (2050 lb)
Fuel tank
48 l (12.7 gal US)
1.2
72hp(54 kW)
1.2 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 13.2 s
1996–2001
Torque
104 Nm (77 lb-ft)
Top speed
166 km/h (103 mph)
Displacement
1242 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
178B5.000
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
945 kg (2083 lb)
Fuel tank
48 l (12.7 gal US)
1.4 Fire
76hp(57 kW)
1.4 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 12.2 s
2005–2011
Torque
115 Nm (85 lb-ft)
Top speed
167 km/h (104 mph)
Displacement
1368 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
350A1.000
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
960 kg (2116 lb)
Fuel tank
48 l (12.7 gal US)
1.5
76hp(57 kW)
1.5 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 12.8 s
1996–2000
Torque
121 Nm (89 lb-ft)
Top speed
165 km/h (103 mph)
Displacement
1497 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
965 kg (2127 lb)
Fuel tank
48 l (12.7 gal US)
1.2 16V
79hp(59 kW)
1.2 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 11.8 s
2000–2004
Torque
114 Nm (84 lb-ft)
Top speed
172 km/h (107 mph)
Displacement
1242 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
188A5.000
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
955 kg (2105 lb)
Fuel tank
48 l (12.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption
6.5 l/100 km (36 mpg US) NEDC
1.2 16V Speedgear
79hp(59 kW)
1.2 l CVT FWD 0–100 13.0 s
2001–2004
Torque
114 Nm (84 lb-ft)
Top speed
168 km/h (104 mph)
Displacement
1242 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
188A5.000
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
990 kg (2183 lb)
Fuel tank
48 l (12.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption
7.1 l/100 km (33 mpg US) NEDC
1.4 Fire Flex
80hp(60 kW)
1.4 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 12.0 s
2005–2011
Torque
120 Nm (89 lb-ft)
Top speed
169 km/h (105 mph)
Displacement
1368 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
970 kg (2138 lb)
Fuel tank
48 l (12.7 gal US)
1.6
80hp(60 kW)
1.6 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 12.0 s
1997–2001
Torque
130 Nm (96 lb-ft)
Top speed
170 km/h (106 mph)
Displacement
1581 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
980 kg (2161 lb)
Fuel tank
48 l (12.7 gal US)
1.6 16V
99hp(74 kW)
1.6 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 10.5 s
2001–2004
Torque
145 Nm (107 lb-ft)
Top speed
182 km/h (113 mph)
Displacement
1596 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
182B6.000
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1015 kg (2238 lb)
Fuel tank
48 l (12.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption
7.2 l/100 km (33 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
171 g/km (NEDC)
1.8
102hp(76 kW)
1.8 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 10.2 s
2003–2005
Torque
167 Nm (123 lb-ft)
Top speed
184 km/h (114 mph)
Displacement
1796 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1025 kg (2260 lb)
Fuel tank
48 l (12.7 gal US)
1.6 16V
105hp(78 kW)
1.6 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 10.2 s
1996–2001
Torque
145 Nm (107 lb-ft)
Top speed
186 km/h (116 mph)
Displacement
1581 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
178B3.000
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1010 kg (2227 lb)
Fuel tank
48 l (12.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption
7.8 l/100 km (30 mpg US) NEDC
1.8 Flex
113hp(84 kW)
1.8 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 9.4 s
2004–2010
Torque
178 Nm (131 lb-ft)
Top speed
188 km/h (117 mph)
Displacement
1796 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1045 kg (2304 lb)
Fuel tank
48 l (12.7 gal US)
1.8 Dualogic Flex
113hp(84 kW)
1.8 l automated manual FWD 0–100 9.6 s
2008–2010
Torque
178 Nm (131 lb-ft)
Top speed
188 km/h (117 mph)
Displacement
1796 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1070 kg (2359 lb)
Fuel tank
48 l (12.7 gal US)
1.6 16V E.torQ
115hp(86 kW)
1.6 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 9.8 s
2010–2011
Torque
159 Nm (117 lb-ft)
Top speed
190 km/h (118 mph)
Displacement
1598 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1050 kg (2315 lb)
Fuel tank
48 l (12.7 gal US)
1.6 16V Dualogic E.torQ
115hp(86 kW)
1.6 l automated manual FWD 0–100 9.8 s
2010–2011
Torque
159 Nm (117 lb-ft)
Top speed
190 km/h (118 mph)
Displacement
1598 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1090 kg (2403 lb)
Fuel tank
48 l (12.7 gal US)
Diesel
1.9 D
62hp(46 kW)
1.9 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 16.3 s
2000–2003
Torque
118 Nm (87 lb-ft)
Top speed
155 km/h (96 mph)
Displacement
1910 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
223A6.000
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1055 kg (2326 lb)
Fuel tank
51 l (13.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption
5.7 l/100 km (41 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
152 g/km (NEDC)
1.3 Multijet
68hp(51 kW)
1.2 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 13.4 s
2003–2011
Torque
180 Nm (133 lb-ft)
Top speed
164 km/h (102 mph)
Displacement
1248 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
188A9.000
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1015 kg (2238 lb)
Fuel tank
48 l (12.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption
4.6 l/100 km (51 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
122 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4
1.7 TD
68hp(51 kW)
1.7 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 15.0 s
1996–2001
Torque
134 Nm (99 lb-ft)
Top speed
163 km/h (101 mph)
Displacement
1698 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
176A3.000
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1060 kg (2337 lb)
Fuel tank
51 l (13.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption
6.6 l/100 km (36 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
175 g/km (NEDC)
1.9 JTD
79hp(59 kW)
1.9 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 12.3 s
2001–2005
Torque
196 Nm (145 lb-ft)
Top speed
173 km/h (107 mph)
Displacement
1910 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
188A2.000
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1090 kg (2403 lb)
Fuel tank
51 l (13.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption
5.2 l/100 km (45 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
138 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 3

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Wagon 178 22 specifications

Petrol
1.2
59hp(44 kW)
1.2 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 15.2 s
2001–2005
Torque
102 Nm (75 lb-ft)
Top speed
152 km/h (94 mph)
Displacement
1242 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
188A4.000
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1075 kg (2370 lb)
Fuel tank
51 l (13.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption
6.8 l/100 km (35 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
162 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 3
1.2
72hp(54 kW)
1.2 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 13.6 s
1997–2001
Torque
104 Nm (77 lb-ft)
Top speed
166 km/h (103 mph)
Displacement
1242 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
178B5.000
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1030 kg (2271 lb)
Fuel tank
51 l (13.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption
7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
174 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 2
1.4 Fire
76hp(57 kW)
1.4 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 13.5 s
2005–2011
Torque
115 Nm (85 lb-ft)
Top speed
166 km/h (103 mph)
Displacement
1368 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
350A1.000
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1105 kg (2436 lb)
Fuel tank
51 l (13.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption
6.7 l/100 km (35 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
160 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4
1.5
76hp(57 kW)
1.5 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 13.5 s
1997–2000
Torque
124 Nm (91 lb-ft)
Top speed
168 km/h (104 mph)
Displacement
1497 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1050 kg (2315 lb)
Fuel tank
51 l (13.5 gal US)
1.2 16V
79hp(59 kW)
1.2 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 13.2 s
2000–2004
Torque
114 Nm (84 lb-ft)
Top speed
167 km/h (104 mph)
Displacement
1242 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
188A5.000
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1090 kg (2403 lb)
Fuel tank
51 l (13.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption
6.9 l/100 km (34 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
165 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 3
1.2 16V Speedgear
79hp(59 kW)
1.2 l CVT FWD 0–100 14.5 s
2001–2004
Torque
114 Nm (84 lb-ft)
Top speed
163 km/h (101 mph)
Displacement
1242 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
188A5.000
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1120 kg (2469 lb)
Fuel tank
51 l (13.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption
7.4 l/100 km (32 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
176 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 3
1.4 Fire Flex
80hp(60 kW)
1.4 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 13.6 s
2005–2011
Torque
122 Nm (90 lb-ft)
Top speed
167 km/h (104 mph)
Displacement
1368 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1085 kg (2392 lb)
Fuel tank
51 l (13.5 gal US)
1.6
80hp(60 kW)
1.6 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 13.8 s
1997–2001
Torque
130 Nm (96 lb-ft)
Top speed
168 km/h (104 mph)
Displacement
1581 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1090 kg (2403 lb)
Fuel tank
51 l (13.5 gal US)
1.6 16V
99hp(74 kW)
1.6 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 11.2 s
2001–2004
Torque
145 Nm (107 lb-ft)
Top speed
183 km/h (114 mph)
Displacement
1596 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
182B6.000
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1180 kg (2601 lb)
Fuel tank
51 l (13.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption
8.4 l/100 km (28 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
196 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 3
1.8
102hp(76 kW)
1.8 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 11.2 s
2003–2005
Torque
167 Nm (123 lb-ft)
Top speed
178 km/h (111 mph)
Displacement
1796 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1140 kg (2513 lb)
Fuel tank
51 l (13.5 gal US)
1.6 16V
105hp(78 kW)
1.6 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 10.8 s
1997–2001
Torque
145 Nm (107 lb-ft)
Top speed
186 km/h (116 mph)
Displacement
1581 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
178B3.000
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1150 kg (2535 lb)
Fuel tank
51 l (13.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption
8.6 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
204 g/km (NEDC)
1.8 Flex
113hp(84 kW)
1.8 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 10.7 s
2004–2010
Torque
175 Nm (129 lb-ft)
Top speed
184 km/h (114 mph)
Displacement
1796 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1170 kg (2579 lb)
Fuel tank
51 l (13.5 gal US)
1.8 Dualogic Flex
113hp(84 kW)
1.8 l automated manual FWD 0–100 11.0 s
2008–2010
Torque
175 Nm (129 lb-ft)
Top speed
184 km/h (114 mph)
Displacement
1796 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1185 kg (2612 lb)
Fuel tank
51 l (13.5 gal US)
1.6 16V E.torQ
115hp(86 kW)
1.6 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 11.1 s
2010–2011
Torque
159 Nm (117 lb-ft)
Top speed
182 km/h (113 mph)
Displacement
1598 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1180 kg (2601 lb)
Fuel tank
51 l (13.5 gal US)
1.6 16V Dualogic E.torQ
115hp(86 kW)
1.6 l automated manual FWD 0–100 11.3 s
2010–2011
Torque
159 Nm (117 lb-ft)
Top speed
182 km/h (113 mph)
Displacement
1598 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1195 kg (2635 lb)
Fuel tank
51 l (13.5 gal US)
1.8 16V E.torQ
130hp(97 kW)
1.7 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 9.9 s
2010–2011
Torque
181 Nm (133 lb-ft)
Top speed
190 km/h (118 mph)
Displacement
1747 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1210 kg (2668 lb)
Fuel tank
51 l (13.5 gal US)
1.8 16V Dualogic E.torQ
130hp(97 kW)
1.7 l automated manual FWD 0–100 10.1 s
2010–2011
Torque
181 Nm (133 lb-ft)
Top speed
190 km/h (118 mph)
Displacement
1747 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1225 kg (2701 lb)
Fuel tank
51 l (13.5 gal US)
Diesel
1.9 D
62hp(46 kW)
1.9 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 16.3 s
2000–2003
Torque
118 Nm (87 lb-ft)
Top speed
155 km/h (96 mph)
Displacement
1910 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
223A6.000
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1170 kg (2579 lb)
Fuel tank
51 l (13.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption
6.0 l/100 km (39 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
159 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 3
1.3 Multijet
68hp(51 kW)
1.2 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 14.2 s
2003–2011
Torque
180 Nm (133 lb-ft)
Top speed
164 km/h (102 mph)
Displacement
1248 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
188A9.000
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1170 kg (2579 lb)
Fuel tank
51 l (13.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption
4.8 l/100 km (49 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
126 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4
1.7 TD
68hp(51 kW)
1.7 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 15.4 s
1997–2001
Torque
134 Nm (99 lb-ft)
Top speed
162 km/h (101 mph)
Displacement
1698 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
176A3.000
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1160 kg (2557 lb)
Fuel tank
51 l (13.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption
6.8 l/100 km (35 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
180 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 2
1.9 JTD
79hp(59 kW)
1.9 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 12.4 s
2001–2005
Torque
196 Nm (145 lb-ft)
Top speed
173 km/h (107 mph)
Displacement
1910 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
188A2.000
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1205 kg (2657 lb)
Fuel tank
51 l (13.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption
5.5 l/100 km (43 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
146 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 3
1.9 JTD
84hp(63 kW)
1.9 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 12.2 s
2003–2005
Torque
200 Nm (148 lb-ft)
Top speed
175 km/h (109 mph)
Displacement
1910 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1215 kg (2679 lb)
Fuel tank
51 l (13.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption
5.6 l/100 km (42 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
149 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 3

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