2006 Fiat Stilo vs. 2005 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2006 Fiat Stilo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Kangoo would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Stilo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 330 kg more than 2005 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (306 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Stilo | 2005 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Stilo | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
