Fiat Stilo 3 Doors (2001 – 2006) vs Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors (2003 – 2008): specs compared

Both offer around 170 hp at most. The Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.9 s against 8.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 216 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.0 L/100 km against 5.3 L/100 km. The Fiat Stilo 3 Doors is the lighter car, from 1,065 kg against 1,164 kg. The Fiat Stilo 3 Doors dates from 2001 – 2006, the Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors from 2003 – 2008.

Specification Fiat Stilo 3 Doors Fiat Stilo 3 Doors 2001 – 2006 Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors 2003 – 2008
Overview
Origin Italy Germany
Documented years 2001 – 2006 2003 – 2008
Body style 3 Doors · Hatchback 5 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 10 13
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 80 – 170 hp 75 – 170 hp
Torque 114 – 320 Nm 126 – 350 Nm
0–100 km/h 8.5 – 13.4 s 7.9 – 16.7 s
Top speed 172 – 216 km/h 163 – 220 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 5.3 – 9.7 L/100 km 5.0 – 7.2 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,181 mm 4,201 mm
Width 1,781 mm 1,760 mm
Height 1,481 mm 1,478 – 1,481 mm
Wheelbase 2,601 mm 2,581 mm
Curb weight 1,065 – 1,320 kg 1,164 – 1,300 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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