2006 Fiat Stilo vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Stilo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Stilo would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (208 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Stilo. (131 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 35 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester 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, 2007 Subaru Forester 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, 2007 Subaru Forester (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Stilo. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Stilo. 2007 Subaru Forester 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. 2007 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Stilo | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Stilo | Forester |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1746 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
