2006 Fiat Stilo vs. 2003 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2006 Fiat Stilo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 2,446 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Stilo (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2003 Skoda Octavia. (99 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 2003 Skoda Octavia.
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, 2006 Fiat Stilo (221 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Skoda Octavia. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Skoda Octavia. 2003 Skoda Octavia has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Stilo has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Stilo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Skoda Octavia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Fiat Stilo | 2003 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Fiat | Skoda |
Model | Stilo | Octavia |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2446 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |