Fiat Doblo 2005 vs Opel Combo 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 77 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 115 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 14 seconds | |
| Fiat Doblo engine produces 13 HP less power than Opel Combo, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Opel Combo. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Combo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat Doblo consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Combo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Doblo could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Doblo consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Combo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Fiat Punto, Fiat Grande Punto, Alfa Romeo MiTo | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Fiat Doblo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Combo 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: | 4.25 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Fiat Doblo is 7 cm shorter than the Opel Combo, 4 cm wider, while the height of Fiat Doblo is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 750 litres | 455 litres | |
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Fiat Doblo has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Fiat Doblo has 295 litres more trunk space than the Opel Combo. The Opel Combo may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Doblo is 0.7 metres less than that of the Opel Combo, which means Fiat Doblo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`725 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2400 | |
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