2006 Fiat Doblo vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Doblo and 2006 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Doblo. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 135 kg more than 2006 Fiat Doblo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Doblo. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Doblo | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Doblo | Passat |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |