2012 Fiat Croma 1.8 vs. 2012 Fiat Croma 2.4 Multijet
To start off, both 2012 Fiat Croma 1.8 and 2012 Fiat Croma 2.4 Multijet were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Croma 2.4 Multijet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Croma 2.4 Multijet (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Croma 1.8. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Croma 2.4 Multijet should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Croma 1.8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Croma 2.4 Multijet weights approximately 220 kg more than 2012 Fiat Croma 1.8. 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, 2012 Fiat Croma 2.4 Multijet (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Croma 1.8. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Croma 2.4 Multijet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Croma 1.8. 2012 Fiat Croma 2.4 Multijet has automatic transmission and 2012 Fiat Croma 1.8 has manual transmission. 2012 Fiat Croma 1.8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Fiat Croma 2.4 Multijet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Fiat Croma 1.8 | 2012 Fiat Croma 2.4 Multijet | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Croma | Croma |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
