2001 Fiat Stilo vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Fiat Stilo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Fiat Stilo would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touran (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Stilo. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 279 kg more than 2001 Fiat Stilo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Volkswagen Touran (148 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Stilo. (114 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Stilo | 2005 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Stilo | Touran |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 60 L |
