Fiat Stilo 2003 vs Volvo V50 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Fiat Stilo is more dynamic to drive. Fiat Stilo engine produces 3 HP more power than Volvo V50, but torque is 5 NM less than Volvo V50. Thanks to more power Fiat Stilo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Fiat Stilo consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Stilo could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Fiat Stilo consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Fiat Doblo | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Fiat Stilo engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.45 m | |
| Fiat Stilo is 1 cm longer than the Volvo V50, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Fiat Stilo is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1307 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Stilo is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo V50. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
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