2007 Fiat Stilo vs. 2008 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Bora 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Stilo (131 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 87 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Bora (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Stilo. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Stilo. 2008 Volkswagen Bora 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. 2008 Volkswagen Bora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Fiat Stilo | 2008 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Stilo | Bora |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 10.5 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 | 1460 kg | 1373 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |