Fiat Palio (178) 1.6 i 16V (103 hp)

Gasoline engine with 103 hp (76 kW) and 103 lb-ft (140 Nm), built 1996–2002, hatchback body, front-wheel drive. It is the most powerful gasoline version of the generation.

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Power103 hp (76 kW)
Torque103 lb-ft (140 Nm)
0–62 mph9.5 s
Top speed116 mph (186 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version1.6 i 16V (103 hp)
Engine code178B3000
Displacement1.6 L (1,581 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Transverse
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel systemMulti-point indirect injection
Compression ratio9-3
Bore86.4 mm
Stroke67.4 mm
Engine oil capacity4.0 qt (3.8 l)

Performance

Power103 hp (76 kW) @ 5500 rpm
Torque103 lb-ft (140 Nm) @ 4500 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)9.5 s
Top speed116 mph (186 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
Fuel tank12.7 gal (48 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length147.0 in (3,735 mm)
Width63.5 in (1,614 mm)
Height56.9 in (1,445 mm)
Curb weight2,116 lb (960 kg)
Gross vehicle weight2,998 lb (1,360 kg)
Cargo volume9.9 cu ft (280 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
Gears5
Front suspensionSpring strut
Rear suspensionTrailing arm
Tires175/70 R13

What to check on a Fiat Palio with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Fiat Palio (178) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.0 i (55 hp)Gasoline55 hp (40 kW)
1.0 i (61 hp)Gasoline61 hp (45 kW)
1.0 i 16V (70 hp)Gasoline70 hp (51 kW)
1.3 i (68 hp)Gasoline68 hp (50 kW)
1.4 i (71 hp)Gasoline71 hp (52 kW)
1.5 i (76 hp)Gasoline76 hp (56 kW)
1.6 i (80 hp)Gasoline80 hp (59 kW)
1.6 i 16V (101 hp)Gasoline101 hp (74 kW)
1.7 TD (69 hp)Diesel69 hp (51 kW)
1.7 TD (72 hp)Diesel72 hp (53 kW)
1.2 i 16V (80 hp)Gasoline80 hp (59 kW)

← All Fiat Palio (178) engines

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