2001 Fiat Stilo vs. 2008 Kia Carens
To start off, 2008 Kia Carens is newer by 7 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carens weights approximately 316 kg more than 2001 Fiat Stilo.
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, 2008 Kia Carens (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Stilo. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Stilo. 2008 Kia Carens has automatic transmission and 2001 Fiat Stilo has manual transmission. 2001 Fiat Stilo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Carens will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Stilo | 2008 Kia Carens | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Stilo | Carens |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 162 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1511 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |