2005 Fiat Stilo vs. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Stilo and 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 765 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 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 Volkswagen Phaeton (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Stilo. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Stilo has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Stilo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Fiat Stilo | 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Stilo | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |