Fiat Stilo 2001 vs Mazda 3 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 221 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Fiat Stilo engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 55 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda Tribute | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Mazda 3 2004 2.3 engine: The cooling system pump and thermostat, engine mounts (which can cause vibration), lambda sensor, and intake manifold adjuster are the most common problems with this engine. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.18 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Fiat Stilo is 31 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Fiat Stilo is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 878 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Stilo is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Fiat Stilo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Stilo has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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