2007 Fiat Stilo vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 6 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Stilo. (99 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 667 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 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Fiat Stilo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Stilo. (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Stilo. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Stilo | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Stilo | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1909 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 12.0: 1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 100 L |
