Honda FR-V 2007 vs Fiat Doblo 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Honda FR-V engine produces 37 HP more power than Fiat Doblo, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Fiat Doblo. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 9.0 | |
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The Honda FR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda FR-V consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Doblo, which means that by driving the Honda FR-V over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 31 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 340 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 400 km on highway | ||
| Honda FR-V gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Civic | Used also on Fiat Stilo | |
| 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 Fiat Doblo 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: | 4.29 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 (€): | 2600 | 2400 | |
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