Especificaciones y análisis del Fiat Stilo
Power
120HP
Torque
255Nm
Consumption
5.4l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
10.9s
Top Speed
193km/h
Weight
1395kg
Price
13,770€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
335 L
58 L
88 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Fiat Stilo 5p 1.9 Multijet 120cv Feel (2005-2006)
General description
The Fiat Stilo represented a bold attempt by the Italian brand to conquer the heart of the European compact segment, a territory dominated by German rivals. With the 1.9 Multijet 120 HP version, the Stilo not only offered a rational design and generous interior space, but also a diesel heart that beat with strength and efficiency, a gem of Fiat engineering that promised performance and economy in a practical, family-friendly package.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the Stilo feels like a loyal and competent travel companion. The 120 HP Multijet engine pushes with surprising energy from low revs, making overtaking and merging simple and safe maneuvers. Its 255 Nm of torque gives you a constant feeling of power. It's not a car that invites you to attack corners with fervor, as its chassis prioritizes comfort and stability over sporty agility, but its ride is poised and inspires great confidence, making every kilometer feel serene and effortless.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the 5-door Stilo is an exercise in pragmatism. Abandoning the passionate curves of its predecessors, it adopted straighter, more sober, almost Germanic lines that sought to convey solidity. Its most defining feature is its height, which gives it an almost minivan-like silhouette and translates into an incredibly spacious and bright interior. The cabin, although with hard-touch plastics, is intelligently designed, offering a high driving position and a modularity that made it one of the most habitable compacts of its time.
Technology and features
Fiat wanted the Stilo to be an accessible technological showcase. Beyond elements like the electric power steering with 'City' mode, its true prowess lay under the hood. The 1.9 Multijet engine with common-rail direct injection and variable geometry turbo was an advanced piece of engineering for its time, offering performance and efficiency that put the competition in a tight spot. Although its technological ambition was sometimes tarnished by capricious electronics, the Stilo proved that innovation didn't have to be exclusive to premium brands.
Competition
The Stilo fought in a gladiator arena where it faced legends like the Volkswagen Golf, the Ford Focus, and the Renault Mégane. While the Golf boasted quality and the Focus a sublime chassis, the Stilo played the cards of roominess, often superior equipment, and above all, an exceptional diesel engine. It was the logical and spacious alternative for those who valued the muscle of a good engine and everyday practicality over the prestige of a badge or the last tenth of a second on a mountain road.
Conclusion
The Fiat Stilo 1.9 Multijet was a misunderstood car, a brave proposal that perhaps did not receive the recognition it deserved. It offered a combination of space, comfort, and brilliant mechanics that made it an extremely rational and pleasant option. Although its electronic reliability tarnished its reputation and its design did not win everyone over, those who knew how to look beyond found a noble, economical vehicle with a huge heart, a true family tourer with an Italian soul.