2005 Fiat Stilo vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Stilo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Stilo would be higher. At 3,340 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (71 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Stilo.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (113 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Stilo. 2008 Kia Sorento 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. 2008 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Stilo | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Stilo | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 3340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 80 L |
