2006 Fiat Stilo vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Stilo and 2006 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sportage (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Stilo. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Stilo.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Fiat Stilo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage 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, 2006 Kia Sportage (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Stilo. (221 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Stilo | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Stilo | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
