2006 Fiat Doblo vs. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Doblo and 2006 Volkswagen Transporter were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Transporter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Doblo. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 31 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter.
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 Transporter (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Doblo. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Transporter 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 Transporter | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Doblo | Transporter |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 19.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |