2007 Fiat Idea vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Idea and 2007 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Idea. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 334 kg more than 2007 Fiat Idea. 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, 2007 Volvo V50 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Idea. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Idea.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Idea | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | Idea | V50 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 62 L |