2005 Fiat Stilo vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2008 Opel Meriva 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 Opel Meriva.
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 (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (166 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva. 2008 Opel Meriva 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 Opel Meriva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Stilo | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Stilo | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 53 L |
