2004 Fiat Stilo vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Stilo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Stilo would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (360 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Stilo. (134 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Stilo.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Fiat Stilo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (850 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 688 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Stilo. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Stilo. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Stilo has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Stilo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Stilo | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Stilo | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1745 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 850 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
