Honda FR-V 2007 vs Fiat Doblo 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 77 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 115 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Honda FR-V engine produces 63 HP more power than Fiat Doblo, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Fiat Doblo. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Honda FR-V is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Honda FR-V consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Doblo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda FR-V could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Honda FR-V consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Doblo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda FR-V engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Civic | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Fiat Punto, Fiat Grande Punto, Alfa Romeo MiTo | |
| 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. | |||
| Honda FR-V 2007 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda FR-V 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.82 m | |
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Honda FR-V is larger, but lower. Honda FR-V is 3 cm longer than the Fiat Doblo, 9 cm wider, while the height of Honda FR-V is 21 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 750 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1049 litres | no data | |
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Fiat Doblo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Honda FR-V has 311 litres less trunk space than the Fiat Doblo. This could mean that the Honda FR-V uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2400 | |
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