2007 Fiat Stilo vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 5 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 1,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Stilo. (131 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 105 kg more than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Stilo. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Stilo | 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Fiat | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Stilo | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
