Fiat Doblo 2010 vs Skoda Yeti 2009
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Fiat Doblo) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Skoda Yeti) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Skoda Yeti is a more dynamic driving. Fiat Doblo engine produces 15 HP less power than Skoda Yeti, but torque is 25 NM more than Skoda Yeti. Due to the lower power, Fiat Doblo reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Doblo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat Doblo consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Yeti, which means that by driving the Fiat Doblo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Doblo consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Yeti. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Fiat Doblo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Fiat Grande Punto | Installed on at least 14 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Seat Altea | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Skoda Yeti 2009 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.69 m | |
| Fiat Doblo is 17 cm longer than the Skoda Yeti, width is practically the same , while the height of Fiat Doblo is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 790 litres | 405 litres | |
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Fiat Doblo has more luggage capacity. Fiat Doblo has 385 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Yeti. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Doblo is 0.9 metres more than that of the Skoda Yeti, which means Fiat Doblo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Skoda Yeti has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Doblo has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Skoda Yeti, so Skoda Yeti quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 6600 | |
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