2007 Fiat Doblo vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Doblo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Doblo would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Fiesta (263 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Doblo. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 218 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ford Fiesta (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Doblo. 2008 Ford Fiesta has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Doblo has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Doblo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Fiesta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Doblo | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Doblo | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1240 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 142 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 18.9 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1077 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 | 7.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |