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More and more families are focused on practical cars, taking this as an example from Europeans and Americans. That is why in our country such a class of vehicles as minivans capable of carrying a large number of passengers is gaining popularity. One of the most characteristic representatives of this category are FIAT Doblo and Ford Tourneo Connect, which are intended for a similar target audience. What choice will be optimum for the ordinary consumer - Connect or Doblo? To get an answer to this question, it is necessary to carefully analyze the properties of both vehicles.
Cars FIAT Doblo and Ford Connect - which of the minivan is better?
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Diversity and unity
Both cars are distinguished by the possibility of selecting a variety of modifications - in this they are very similar. Both Fiat and Ford are available in cargo as well as passenger versions. At the same time, manufacturers can equip their vehicles with seats in quantities from 2 to 7 for Doblo and 8 for Connect. Yes, the product development of German engineers is able to carry more passengers when installing the third row of seats. This decision was made for a reason, because Ford has 80 mm more body width.
FIAT Doblo car в пассажирском варианте может быть оснащён 7 сиденьями
There is also a choice between the different wheelbase options for each of the cars presented. Moreover, if you have a choice - Fiat Doblo or Ford Connect, it is worth remembering that the first can have a long base only in cargo versions. The “top” version with the third row of seats is based on a short platform. If we talk about a competitor, then the extended wheelbase can be ordered for both a minivan and a cargo van. But to install the third row of seats on a short car will not work in principle.
Ford Tourneo Connect can accommodate up to 8 passengers.
The basis of technology
| Car model: | Fiat Doblo | Ford Tourneo Connect |
| Producing country: | Italy (Assembly - Russia, Turkey) | Germany (Build - Turkey) |
| Body Type: | Minivan, cargo van | Minivan, cargo van |
| Number of places: | 2-7 | 2-8 |
| Number of doors: | 4-5 | 4-6 |
| Engine capacity, cubic cm: | Petrol - 1248, 1368, 1596; Diesel - 1248, 1910 | Petrol - 1796, Diesel - 1753 |
| Power, l. c./about min .: | 70/5500 (1.3 B); 77/6000 (1.4 B), 103/5750 (1.6 B); 70/4000 (1.3 D); 105/4000 (1.9 D) | 115/5500 (1.8 B); 90/4000 (1.8 D) |
| Maximum speed, km / h: | 142 (1.3 B); 148 (1.4 B), 168 (1.6 B); 145 (1.3 D); 165 (1.9 D) | 170 (1.8 B); 154 (1.8 D) |
| Acceleration to 100 km / h, from: | 18.9 (1.3 B); 17.4 (1.4 B); 12.6 (1.6 B); 16 (1.3 D); 13 (1.9 D) | 12.7 (1.8 B); 15.2 (1.8 D) |
| Type of drive: | Front | Front |
| CAT: | 5 MKPP | 5 MKPP |
| Fuel type: | Petrol AI-95, DT | Petrol AI-95, DT |
| Consumption per 100 km: | In the city of 9.8 / Outside the city of 6.5 (1.3 B); In the city of 10.2 / Outside the city of 6.9 (1.4 B); In the city of 11.1 / Outside the city of 7.2 (1.6 B); In the city of 6.7 / Outside the city of 4.9 (1.3 D); In the city of 7.6 / Out of town 5 (1.9 D) | In the city of 11.6 / Out of town 6.3 (1.8 B); In the city of 7.9 / Out of town 5,5 (1,8 D) |
| Length, mm: | 4253/4653 (Maxi) | 4280/4520 (LWB) |
| Width, mm: | 1722 | 1800 |
| Height, mm: | 1831 | 1820/1980 (LWB) |
| Clearance, mm: | 160 | 166 |
| Tire size: | 185/65 R15 | 195/65 R15 |
| Curb weight, kg: | 1190-1340 | 1410-1540 |
| Full weight, kg: | 1920-2090 | 2110-2340 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 | 60 |
There is no wide variety in transmission options for customers - the cars were equipped with only 5-speed manual gearboxes in combination with front-wheel drive. This scheme allows you to achieve maximum efficiency, but is not a model of reliability for cars that can carry a significant load. However, here in the battle of Connect with Doblo, Ford loses outright - the Fiat gearbox is remarkable for its long life. The German car is able to deliver a lot of problems due to the frequent loosening of the hubcaps of the CV joints - as a result, these drive elements very quickly fail, being exposed to dust and moisture. It is worth noting the leakage of seals axes, as well as the failure of the reverse sensor - at the same time, the only common problem on Fiat is a small oil leak through the oil seal backstage during a long drive at high speed.
Salon Fiat Doblo is equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable trip with the whole family
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adom.ru, have a reliable engine with a volume of 1.8 liters and a capacity of 90 liters. with., achieved not without the help of the common rail Common Rail. The mass production of Fiats was carried out using a 1.9-liter unit with a capacity of 105 liters. with., although some customers prefer an even more economical 1.3 engine with a capacity of 70 liters. with. When comparing the larger diesel engines that Fiat Doblo and Ford Connect have, you can find that the engine of the latter consumes on average 0.3–0.5 liters / 100 km less, which will appeal to economical users.
Typical malfunctions of competitors' engines are very similar - when refueling with poor-quality fuel, exhaust gas recirculation valves, called EGR, very soon fail. In addition, there are problems with the rupture of the cooling system mains - Connect’s cause is self-tightening clamps, and Fiat’s broken radiator brackets. In general, the Fiat is more reliable - in addition, it differs only in increased oil consumption at high speeds. When driving a Ford for a long time, you can expect a violation of the tightness of the intercooler pipes, as well as breakdown of the oil pump gasket. The only caveat - Fiat requires constant adjustment of valves (50-60 thousand. Km), whereas in the Connect it is usually carried out only when removing the cylinder head.
In the Ford Connect cabin, everything is in German with high quality and at hand.
Petrol engines of both cars met much less often. Here, the battle of Connect with Doblo clearly wins the last one, which offers customers three different powertrains against one against Ford. However, the younger ones, having a volume of 1.3 and 1.4 liters, frankly “do not ride” when fully loaded, and the 1.6-liter engine consumes no less fuel than the more powerful and heavy-duty Connect 1.8-liter engine. In addition, both manufacturers have significant problems with the quality of such nodes. Ford annoys frequent breakdowns of high-voltage wires, as well as violation of the integrity of the thermostat and valve cover gasket. For Fiat, the ignition coils and the electronic air pressure sensor are not uncommon.
Strength and comfort
The bodies of cars that are galvanized and painted in Turkey are extremely reliable and do not cause problems to their owners. Although, if you compare Fiat Doblo and Ford Connect, the first will again be ahead of the rival - he has no specific weak points. The other minivan in the basic configuration does not have mudguards of the front wheels, as a result of which chips are formed on the thresholds under the second row of seats, becoming centers of corrosion.
Test drive car FIAT Doblo:
Suspension of this type of vehicle is always tough - not least thanks to the rear beam, suspended on springs. Here, Ford Connect is already taking over completely - the number of its advantages includes not only a softer move, but also excellent reliability. Replacement of parts is assumed during the following mileage:
- Hobs - 200 thousand km.
- Ball bearings - 100 thousand km.
- Stabilizer bushings - 50 thousand km.
Test drive car Ford Connect:
At Fiat, there are some problems in this part - a complete bulkhead suspension, including the replacement of the above elements, will have to be carried out at 100 thousand km, and stabilizers will require updating the liners already at 40 thousand km. However, he also has an advantage, which is expressed in a carrying capacity of 710 kg, which is 85 kg higher than that of the Connect.
To each his own
Summing up, we can conclude that the target audience of cars is not so close. If you choose between Connect and Doblo, preference should be given to the first one to those who need utilitarian transport, which has ample opportunities with maximum efficiency and reliability. However, the price paid for this will be a large price of 1–1.5 thousand dollars when buying a car before 2009, as well as a slightly lower durability of individual components and parts of the body.
Fiat is more family oriented and comfortable for passengers, although there are cargo options in its model range. They are not inferior in reliability to Ford, or even surpassing it, it also has a greater choice of power units. However, only small-volume motors, which provide weak dynamic parameters, are truly economical. In addition, in this case, you will have to put up with the mediocre durability of the suspension, which even the increased carrying capacity cannot compensate.
