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Fiat Palio 178 Facelift 4 (1996–2003) Specs
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
Body Style
Chassis
Engines
Quick Specs
Chassis & Body
Engine Lineup
| Trans | Engine | Gears | HP | Fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | 1.2 i | 5 | 60 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.2 i | 5 | 73 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.2 i 16V | 5 | 80 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.5 i | 5 | 76 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.6 i | 5 | 87 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.6 i 16V | 5 | 106 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.7 TD | 5 | 72 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 1.9 D | 5 | 63 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 1.9 JTD | 5 | 80 HP | Diesel | — |
Note: Performance figures may vary based on market and conditions.
Fiat Palio 178 Facelift 4 overview
The Fiat Palio (178 Facelift 4) is the 1st generation of the Palio, built from 1996 to 2003. It is offered as a Station Wagon Estate with 16 engines (petrol, diesel), from 55 HP to 101 HP. The 1.6 i 16V EL (100 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.3 s, reaches a top speed of 185 km/h and is 4130 mm long.
How much horsepower does the Fiat Palio have?
The Fiat Palio (178 Facelift 4) has 55 HP to 101 HP, depending on the engine: 1.0 Fiasa (55 HP), 1.2 Fire (60 HP), 1.0 Fiasa (61 HP), 1.9 Diesel (63 HP), 1.2 Fire (68 HP), 1.7 Diesel (69 HP), 1.0 Fire (70 HP), 1.4 Fire (71 HP), 1.2 Fire (73 HP), 1.5 Fiasa (76 HP), 1.6 Torque (80 HP), 1.2 Fire (80 HP), 1.9 Jtd (80 HP), 1.6 Torque (87 HP), 1.6 Torque (100 HP), 1.6 Torque (101 HP).
What engines are available for the Fiat Palio?
The Fiat Palio is available with 16 engines: 1.0 Fiasa (55 HP, petrol), 1.2 Fire (60 HP, petrol), 1.0 Fiasa (61 HP, petrol), 1.9 Diesel (63 HP, diesel), 1.2 Fire (68 HP, petrol), 1.7 Diesel (69 HP, diesel), 1.0 Fire (70 HP, petrol), 1.4 Fire (71 HP, petrol), 1.2 Fire (73 HP, petrol), 1.5 Fiasa (76 HP, petrol), 1.6 Torque (80 HP, petrol), 1.2 Fire (80 HP, petrol), 1.9 Jtd (80 HP, diesel), 1.6 Torque (87 HP, petrol), 1.6 Torque (100 HP, petrol), 1.6 Torque (101 HP, petrol).
What are the dimensions of the Fiat Palio?
The Fiat Palio is 4130 mm long, 1626 mm wide, 1475 mm tall, with a 2423 mm wheelbase.
How fast is the Fiat Palio?
The Fiat Palio 1.6 i 16V EL (100 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.3 s and has a top speed of 185 km/h.
Advanced Specs
Overview
| Generation | Fiat Palio Weekend 178 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1997–2002 |
| Platform | Fiat B Platform / Fiat 178 |
| Variant | 1.6 i 16V EL (100 Hp) |
| Body type | Station Wagon Estate |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
Power & torque
| Power | 100 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 5500 rpm |
| Torque | 137 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 4250 rpm |
Performance
| Top speed | 185 km/h |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 10.3 s |
| 0–62 mph | 10.3 s |
Engine
| Engine code | 178B3.000 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1581 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Configuration | inline |
| Bore | 86.4 mm |
| Stroke | 67.4 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.3 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Injection system | Multi Port Manifold Injection |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated Engine |
| Oil capacity | 3.8 L |
| Coolant | 7.3 L |
| Engine layout | Front Transverse |
Drivetrain & transmission
| Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
|---|---|
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Drivetrain architecture | The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Front Wheels Of The Vehicle |
| Gearbox type | manual |
| Gears | 5 |
| Gearbox code | c510 |
| Gearbox manufacturer | fpt |
Dimensions
| Length | 4130 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1626 mm |
| Height | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2423 mm |
| Front track | 1388 mm |
| Rear track | 1385 mm |
| Boot space | 460 – 1540 L |
Mass
| Kerb weight | 1095 kg |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 1690 kg |
| Max load | 595 kg |
Consumption & emissions
| Fuel tank | 51.0 L |
|---|
Chassis & brakes
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Trailing Arm |
| Front brakes | disc |
| Rear brakes | drum |
| Steering type | Steering Rack And Pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size | 175/65 R14 T |
Efficiency ratios
| Weight-to-power | 11 kg/Hp, 91.3 Hp/tonne |
|---|---|
| Weight-to-torque | 8 kg/Nm, 125.1 Nm/tonne |
Other
| Start Of Production | 1997 |
|---|---|
| End Of Production | 2002 |
Performance
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.