2007 Fiat Stilo vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Stilo and 2007 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Stilo. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 124 kg more than 2007 Fiat Stilo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Fiat Stilo (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Stilo | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Stilo | Passat |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
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 | 138 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |