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Fiat Doblo Comparison
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2015 Fiat Doblo - Base
1.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Car Van, Petrol, FWD
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Overview
Variant
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Body type
Car Van
Engine size
1.4 L
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.3 / 100 km
Power and torque
70kW / 127Nm
822km
Warranty
3 years
Doors
5
Seats
2
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
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Specifications
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 169
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Bore Engine: 72.0
Engine (cc): 1368
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: LJA
Engine (L): 1.4
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 84.0
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
Main Capacity (L): 60
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.2
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 822
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 511
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 13.7
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.3
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 39
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 32
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 17.2
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.8
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 49
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 41
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 10.1
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 9.9
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 29
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 24
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 95
Maximum Power (kW): 70
Maximum Torque (Nm): 127
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.3
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Code: C514
Description: Manual
Number of Speeds: 5
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 2
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.0
Location: 1
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.0
Body Style
Body Type: Car Van
Cab Type: Single Cab
Local Body Type: Car Van
Platform Code: A B
Roof Type: Standard
Wheelbase Type: Short
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Rear
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume (cu ft): 120.1
Cargo Volume (L): 3400
Height (in): 51.4
Height (mm): 1305
Length (in): 71.7
Length (mm): 1820
Loading Floor Height (in): 21.5
Loading Floor Height (mm): 545
Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 48.4
Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1230
Width (in): 67.5
Width (mm): 1714
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12500
Front Overhang (in): 35.2
Front Overhang (mm): 895
Front Track (in): 59.4
Front Track (mm): 1510
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 41.0
Overall Height (in): 72.6
Overall Height (mm): 1845
Overall Length (in): 172.8
Overall Length (mm): 4390
Overall Width (in): 72.1
Overall Width (mm): 1832
Rear Overhang (in): 29.1
Rear Overhang (mm): 740
Rear Track (in): 60.2
Rear Track (mm): 1530
Wheelbase (in): 108.5
Wheelbase (mm): 2755
Cargo Doors
Driver Height (in): 46.3
Driver Height (mm): 1175
Driver Location: Driver
Driver Operation: Sliding
Driver Width (in): 27.6
Driver Width (mm): 700
Passenger Height (in): 46.3
Passenger Height (mm): 1175
Location: Passenger
Passenger Operation: Sliding
Passenger Width (in): 27.6
Passenger Width (mm): 700
Rear Height (in): 49.2
Rear Height (mm): 1250
Rear Internal Handles: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Opening Angle: 180
Rear Operation: Double Hinged
Rear Width (in): 48.5
Rear Width (mm): 1231
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Headlight Control
Height Adjustment: Manual
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Weights
Front Axle Weight (kg): 1300
Front Axle Weight (lb): 2866
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2205
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1102
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2030
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4475
Payload Allowance (kg): 659
Payload Allowance (lb): 1453
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1424
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3138
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1450
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 3197
Tare Weight (kg): 1371
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 60
Audio System
Audio Player Reads MP3: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Bulkhead
Solid Bulkhead Height: Full
Type: Solid
Solid Bulkhead Width: Full
Overall Bulkhead Size
Full Height: yes
Full Width: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Bluetooth
Includes Phone Connection: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 1
Floor Covering
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 4
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Front Seat
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 2
Configuration: 2+0
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Manual
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 30000
Distance (miles): 18641
Period (Months): 12
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