2006 Fiat Stilo vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf

To start off, both 2006 Fiat Stilo and 2006 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Stilo. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 178 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Golf.

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 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Stilo. (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Stilo.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Fiat Stilo 2006 Volkswagen Golf
Make Fiat Volkswagen
Model Stilo Golf
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1910 cc 1966 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 114 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 255 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.4 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 19.0:1 18.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 192 km/hour 203 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.3 seconds 9.3 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1340 kg 1162 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4210 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1490 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.3 L/100km 5.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 55 L


 

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