2005 Fiat Stilo vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Stilo and 2005 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Stilo (94 HP) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 75 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Fiat Stilo (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (126 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Stilo | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Stilo | Polo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1366 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 134 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 17 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |