Text: Fiat Doblo 2.0 Multijet 16v Emotion
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Let's be very clear: most of us were horrified that the Italians made such an ugly car front. But since we allow for the possibility that someone will like it too, we will start the story from the roots and from the inside. There, opinions were much more unanimous, although in friendly conversations we always quickly returned to the nose and - again - stank.
At the rear, the designers had a much happier hand, as the combination of square shape and black suits this car. This makes it not only more elegant, but also lower. Unfortunately, the back door is heavy, so our fragile best halves will struggle pretty hard before being successfully closed. The trunk is excellent: the large rectangular one can easily fit children's bicycles, so we added one big plus to it.
Also useful is a shelf solution that can divide the square space into two parts, at the height of the roller shutter or in the middle of the trunk. We can place up to 70 kilograms on this shelf, but I ask you not to take this into account on the top step. During a collision, you will get those 70 kilograms (or several times 70 kilograms!) In your head, which is neither pleasant nor safe. The only thing
in Doblo we lacked a movable back bench. If he had it, he would have gotten a clean A in school, so we only gave him a four.
And a few words about the flexibility of the cabin: if the test Doblo had individual seats instead of a classic bench, it would definitely be better. The rear doors, which slide on both sides for greater ease of use, require a bit more power to open from the inside, so kids will have quite a bit of trouble getting out on their own. But maybe everything was perfect - is it worth attributing this to active safety?
It is easy to meet a basketball player in the front seats, because there is really a huge space above your head. Part of it is occupied by a useful box above the heads of the front passengers, but it is still a space the size of a small warehouse. Since the storage space around the driver was very modest, there is also a shelf at the top of the dashboard, although many small items slide to the ground during acceleration. The driving position is good when you subtract the distance between the clutch pedal and the accelerator pedal. If we adjusted the correct grip distance, the throttle was too close; however, if we wanted the correct position of the right foot, the grip was too far. Did they take Volkswagen for a model that has had this feature for a century?
The monotony of the interior is partly disturbed by the two-tone combination, and the rich furnishings always create a good mood. They did not miss anything in Doblo, since he had a parking sensor (rear), a hill holder system, cruise control, a speakerphone, four airbags, an ESP stabilization system ... At the wheel, Doblo could not hide his roots. The engine was too loud, and some decibels popped out from under the tires right into the ears of the passengers. The combination of a 99-kilowatt turbo diesel and six-speed manual transmission is excellent only up to highway speeds, and then, due to the large frontal area, the Doblo shrinks significantly.
It's like pushing it down with a full trunk and a trailer attached to it, when torque is more important at lower speeds than muscle at higher speeds. The gearbox has long travels, but it is a warm and pleasant companion. It only requires a little more care and auditory stamina on a cold morning, when the gears crack a little with each hug. The start-stop system works perfectly, only the aforementioned loud engine is heard and felt when it takes the reins again.
So if centimeters are important to you, Doblo has a lot of them inside. In length, width and, above all, in height. You just have to use them.
text: Alyosha Mrak, photo: Sasha Kapetanovich
Fiat Doblo 2.0 Multijet 16v Emotion
Basic data
| Sales: | Avto Triglav doo |
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| Base model price: | 14.490 € |
| Test model cost: | 21.031 € |
| Power: | 99kW (135 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 11,8 with |
| Maximum speed: | 179 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 8,7l / 100km |
| Guarantee: | 2 years general and mobile warranty, 3 years varnish warranty, 12 years rust warranty. |
| Systematic review | 35.000 km |
Cost (up to 100.000 km or five years)
| Regular services, works, materials: | 559 € |
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| Fuel: | 10.771 € |
| Tires (1) | 880 € |
| Loss of value (within 5 years): | 6.203 € |
| Compulsory insurance: | 2.625 € |
| CASCO INSURANCE (+ B, K), AO, AO + | 3.108 ( |
| Calculate the cost of auto insurance | |
| Buy up | € 24.146 0,24 (km cost: XNUMX €) |
Technical information
| engine: | Engine: 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbodiesel - front transversely mounted - bore and stroke 83 × 90,4 mm - displacement 1.956 cm³ - compression ratio 16,5:1 - maximum power 99 kW (135 hp) s.) at 3.500 rpm - average piston speed at maximum power 10,5 m / s - specific power 50,6 kW / l (68,8 hp / l) - maximum torque 320 Nm at 1.500 rpm / min - 2 camshafts in the head (timing belt)) - 4 valves per cylinder - common rail fuel injection - exhaust gas turbocharger - charge air cooler. |
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| Energy transfer: | front wheel motor drives - 6-speed manual transmission - gear ratio I. 4,15; II. 2,12 hours; III. 1,36 hour; IV. 0,98; V. 0,76; VI. 0,62 - Differential 4,020 - Wheels 6 J × 16 - Tires 195/60 R 16, rolling circumference 1,93 m. |
| Capacity: | 179 km/h top speed - 0-100 km/h acceleration in 11,3 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 6,7/5,1/5,7 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 150 g/km. |
| Transportation and suspension: | station wagon - 5 doors, 5 seats - self-supporting body - front single suspension, leaf springs, three-spoke cross rails, stabilizer - rear multi-link axle, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer - front disc brakes (forced cooling), rear drum, ABS, mechanical parking brake on the rear wheels (lever between seats) - rack and pinion steering wheel, power steering, 2,75 turns between extreme points. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.525 kg - permissible total weight 2.165 kg - permissible trailer weight with brake: 1.500 kg, without brake: 500 kg - permissible roof load: 100 kg. |
| External dimensions: | vehicle width 1.832 mm, front track 1.510 mm, rear track 1.530 mm, ground clearance 11,2 m. |
| Inner dimensions: | front width 1.550 mm, rear 1.530 mm - front seat length 520 mm, rear seat 480 mm - steering wheel diameter 370 mm - fuel tank 60 l. |
| Standard equipment: | airbags for the driver and front passenger - side airbags - curtain airbags - ISOFIX mountings - ABS - ESP - power steering - automatic air conditioning - front and rear power windows - rear-view mirrors with electric adjustment and heating - radio with CD player and MP3- player - remote control central locking - height and depth adjustable steering wheel - height adjustable driver's seat - separate rear seat - trip computer - cruise control. |
Our measurements
| T = 6 ° C / p = 1.012 mbar / rel. vl. = 51% / Tires: Goodyear Ultragrip 7+ 195/60 / R 16 C / Odometer status: 5.677 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 11,8s |
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| 402m from the city: | 18,3 years ( 126 km / h) |
| Flexibility 50-90km / h: | 7,3 / 10,1s (4th/5th) |
| Flexibility 80-120km / h: | 10,5 / 13,3s (5th/6th) |
| Maximum speed: | 179km / h (6.) |
| Minimum consumption: | 8,3l / 100km |
| Maximum consumption: | 9,3l / 100km |
| test consumption: | 8,7 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 130 km / h: | 77,9m |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 44,3m |
| AM table: | 41m |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 3rd gear | 58dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 4rd gear | 56dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 5rd gear | 64dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 3rd gear | 66dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 4rd gear | 64dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 5rd gear | 62dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 6rd gear | 60dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h in 5rd gear | 66dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h in 6rd gear | 65dB |
| Idling noise: | 39dB |
Overall rating (304/420)
Add inches in and out of the trunk and you'll notice you've won the top prize at Doblo. If we didn't have the feeling at the wheel that he looks more like a courier than we would attribute to him at first glance, I would have gotten a point more.
Exterior (9/15)
We're not going to say right away that it's ugly, but it's definitely special.
Interior (98/140)
Very spacious interior with a large trunk, relatively many standard and optional equipment.
Engine, transmission (45
/ 40)Great engine requiring 35 XNUMX miles maintenance, mid-range drivetrain and chassis.
Driving performance (50
/ 95)Reliable, but average position on the road, poor directional stability.
Performance (25/35)
The engine will definitely not disappoint.
Security (32/45)
Airbags, ESP, start assist ...
Economy (45/50)
We cannot be satisfied with the average fuel consumption of 8,7 liters, much less the guarantee below average.
We praise and reproach
engine up to highway speed limit
huge trunk
operation of the start-stop system
buttocks shape
two-tone interior
storage rooms above and in front of the driver
too noisy engine
heavy tailgate
refueling with a wrench
clutch pedal to accelerator ratio
poorly insulated chassis
