Opel Combo 2004 vs Fiat Doblo 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 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: | 90 HP | 77 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 115 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Opel Combo engine produces 13 HP more power than Fiat Doblo, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Fiat Doblo. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Combo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Combo consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Doblo, which means that by driving the Opel Combo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Combo consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Doblo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.32 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Combo is 7 cm longer than the Fiat Doblo, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Combo is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 750 litres | |
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Fiat Doblo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Combo has 295 litres less trunk space than the Fiat Doblo. This could mean that the Opel Combo uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Combo is 0.7 metres more than that of the Fiat Doblo, which means Opel Combo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`725 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2400 | |
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