2007 Fiat Stilo vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2008 Subaru Impreza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Stilo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Stilo would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Impreza (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Stilo. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 313 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.
Because 2008 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Fiat Stilo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Impreza 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, 2008 Subaru Impreza (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Stilo. (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Stilo | 2008 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Stilo | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1909 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 64 L |
