Kia Ceed 2015 vs Fiat Stilo 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Kia Ceed is more dynamic to drive. Kia Ceed engine produces 27 HP more power than Fiat Stilo, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Fiat Stilo. Thanks to more power Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Ceed consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Stilo, which means that by driving the Kia Ceed over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Ceed consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Stilo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Fiat Stilo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | Used also on Fiat Doblo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Ceed might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.51 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.57 m | |
| Kia Ceed is 2 cm shorter than the Fiat Stilo, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia Ceed is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 1000 | |
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