Especificaciones y análisis del Fiat Stilo
Power
116HP
Torque
255Nm
Consumption
5.3l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
10.3s
Top Speed
192km/h
Weight
1340kg
Price
18,000€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 3 doors
305 L
58 L
85 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Fiat Stilo 3p 1.9 JTD Dynamic 115 CV (2001-2003)
General description
The Fiat Stilo burst onto the market as a bold statement of intent. With it, Fiat was not only looking for a successor to the Bravo and Brava but also aspired to conquer the heart of the compact segment, going head-to-head with the German benchmarks. It was a car that promised solidity, technology, and a qualitative leap that was felt in every detail, a brave attempt to redefine the brand's image.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the 115 hp 1.9 JTD engine is the absolute star. Its low and mid-range thrust is powerful and addictive, thanks to a generous torque that pushes you into your seat with surprising ease for its time. It's not a sports car; its chassis prioritizes comfort and road stability over cornering agility, but it conveys a sense of poise and security that invites you to devour miles. The electric power steering, with its 'City' mode, was a gentle touch in the city.
Design and aesthetics
The 3-door version of the Stilo is pure visual emotion. Its silhouette, lower and sharper than its 5-door sibling, evokes a coupe with undeniable character. The clean lines and smooth surfaces gave it a modern and robust look, almost Germanic, but with an unmistakable touch of Italian style, especially in its characteristic rear with the high-mounted taillights. It was a head-turning design that has aged with remarkable dignity.
Technology and features
For its time, the Stilo was a technological showcase. It was one of the first compacts to offer features like cruise control, dual-zone climate control, or an advanced infotainment system with an optional color screen. Details like rain and light sensors or variable-assist power steering demonstrated Fiat's ambition to offer a cutting-edge car, full of amenities that made every journey more pleasant and simple.
Competition
The Stilo faced fierce competition in Europe's most contested segment. Its main adversaries were titans like the Volkswagen Golf IV, the first-generation Ford Focus, the SEAT León I, and the French Peugeot 307 and Renault Mégane II. Against them, the Stilo played the cards of greater interior space, generous equipment, and a very attractive price-to-product ratio.
Conclusion
The Fiat Stilo was an ambitious dream that, despite its many virtues, did not achieve the expected success. It offered above-average comfort, space, and technology, wrapped in a design with personality. However, its career was hampered by a reputation for electrical problems that undermined public confidence. Today, we remember it as a car with enormous potential, an Italian with a German soul that deserved better luck.