2007 Fiat Stilo vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Stilo and 2007 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Stilo. (99 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 133 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Stilo. (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Stilo. 2007 Volkswagen Golf has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Stilo has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Stilo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Golf will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Fiat Stilo | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Stilo | Golf |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1909 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1337 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |