2007 Fiat Doblo vs. 2006 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2007 Fiat Doblo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Fiesta (79 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Doblo. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 280 kg more than 2006 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2007 Fiat Doblo (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Doblo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Doblo | 2006 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Doblo | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |