2005 Fiat Stilo vs. 2012 Audi A4

To start off, 2012 Audi A4 is newer by 7 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A4 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (131 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A4 weights approximately 325 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 2012 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Stilo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 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, 2012 Audi A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Stilo.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Fiat Stilo 2012 Audi A4
Make Fiat Audi
Model Stilo A4
Year Released 2005 2012
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1747 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 131 HP 211 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 4300 RPM
Torque 162 Nm 349 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 1500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1315 kg 1640 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4704 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1829 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1427 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2809 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 64 L