2005 Fiat Stilo vs. 2005 Volvo V40
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Stilo and 2005 Volvo V40 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volvo V40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V40 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (71 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V40 should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo V40 weights approximately 275 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.
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 Volvo V40 (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (113 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo V40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Stilo | 2005 Volvo V40 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | Stilo | V40 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 60 L |