2005 Fiat Stilo vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Stilo and 2005 Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 113 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
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 Golf (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Stilo | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Stilo | Golf |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1257 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |