2005 Fiat Stilo vs. 2005 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Stilo and 2005 Renault Kangoo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Kangoo (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (71 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Kangoo should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 280 kg more than 2005 Fiat Stilo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Stilo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Renault Kangoo 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, 2005 Renault Kangoo (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (113 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Stilo | 2005 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Stilo | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 60 L |
