Body style: Van
Segment: Medium MPV
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
While the urban environment required small-sized vehicles, the customers asked for large enough cars where four adult-sized occupants could sit in comfort. That was a tough one.
When Fiat built the Multipla, everyone complained about its design, and the car managed to rank as the second-placed ugliest car in the world after Pontiac Aztek. In Europe, it was the ugliest car ever! No one cared about its ability to carry up to six people in a vehicle short enough to park everywhere. Fiat learned its lesson and developed the Idea, an MPV built on top of a small-segment platform.
Fiat tried again to offer a spacious car in a small-sized vehicle, and this time the Idea was right. Even though it was tall, it didn't look like a pile of smoothed bricks placed on top of the other. The tall front fascia with Punto-like headlights and grille was followed by a short hood and a big windshield. On the sides, the tall door panels took more than half of the doors' height. Fiat installed vertically mounted taillights in the back, but not placed as high as in a regular Punto.
Inside, there was joy and happiness thanks to the high seating position that allowed plenty of legroom even for six-footers (over 1.8 m high). The instrument cluster found its way in the middle of the dashboard, which featured a dual-tone design. Thus, even the rear-seat passengers could have read the speedometer. There was room for three adults in the back, but the car was designed with a pair of wide individual seats and a folding armrest.
Under the hood, the Italian carmaker carried-over the engines from the Punto. There were six engines available, with a maximum power output ranged between 70 hp and 101 hp.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 5MT FWD (80 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1242 cm3 |
Power: | 59 KW @ 5000 RPM 80 HP @ 5000 RPM 79 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 84 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 114 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 101.3 mph (163 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R14 86T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 154.7 in (3929 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.5/56.1 in (1,435/1,425 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.7 in (2507 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 49.7 cuFT (1407 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2540.2 lbs (1152 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 155 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1368 cm3 |
Power: | 70 KW @ 5800 RPM 95 HP @ 5800 RPM 94 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 128 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 88T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 154.7 in (3929 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.5/56.1 in (1,435/1,425 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.7 in (2507 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 49.7 cuFT (1407 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2546.8 lbs (1155 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3648.6 lbs (1655 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 157 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 8V 5MT FWD (77 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1368 cm3 |
Power: | 57 KW @ 6000 RPM 77 HP @ 6000 RPM 76 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 85 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 115 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 101.2 mph (163 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 88T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 154.7 in (3929 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.5/56.1 in (1,435/1,425 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.7 in (2507 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 49.7 cuFT (1407 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2491.2 lbs (1130 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3648.6 lbs (1655 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 148 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L Multijet 5MT FWD (70 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1251 cm3 |
Power: | 51 KW @ 4000 RPM 69 HP @ 4000 RPM 68 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 133 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 180 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 98.8 mph (159 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 88T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 154.7 in (3929 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.5/56.1 in (1,435/1,425 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.7 in (2507 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 49.7 cuFT (1407 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2646 lbs (1200 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3748 lbs (1700 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 135 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L Multijet 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1251 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 4000 RPM 90 HP @ 4000 RPM 89 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 200 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 88T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 154.7 in (3929 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.5/56.1 in (1,435/1,425 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.7 in (2507 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 49.7 cuFT (1407 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2590.4 lbs (1175 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3747.8 lbs (1700 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L Multijet 5MT FWD (101 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1910 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 4000 RPM 101 HP @ 4000 RPM 99 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 192 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 260 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.2 mph (179 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 88T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 154.7 in (3929 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.5/56.1 in (1,435/1,425 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.7 in (2507 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 49.7 cuFT (1407 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2811.4 lbs (1275 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3913.2 lbs (1775 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 146 g/km |