2006 Fiat Stilo vs. 2012 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2012 Suzuki SX4 is newer by 6 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki SX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki SX4 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Stilo. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki SX4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Stilo.
Because 2012 Suzuki SX4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Fiat Stilo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki SX4 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 Fiat Stilo (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki SX4. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Stilo | 2012 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Stilo | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1605 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
