2006 Fiat Stilo vs. 2007 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Polo 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Stilo. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 429 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Polo.
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 (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. (85 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Stilo | 2007 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Stilo | Polo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 9.8 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 | 1650 kg | 1221 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
