2006 Fiat Stilo vs. 2004 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2006 Fiat Stilo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Suzuki XL7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Suzuki XL7 would be higher. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Stilo. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2006 Fiat Stilo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Stilo (255 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 2006 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Stilo | 2004 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Stilo | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 64 L |
