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Segment: Compact
Production years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

FIAT Marea 1996-2002 12 Photos
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Fiat decided to retire the Tempra and introduced the Marea in 1996 as the company's mid-size sedan on the market.

Fiat built the Marea on the new C1 platform shared with its smaller siblings, the Bravo and the Brava. The Italians had the idea to use the same underpinnings to cut the manufacturing costs and offer the right car at a lower price than its competitors. The result was a good family vehicle, but unfortunately, its sales were down and prevented its wheels from moving into a second generation.

With a front side that resembled the Bravo/Brava lineup, the Marea showed a fresh design style with a narrow front and slim headlights. The rounded corners and curved surfaces were designed at the Fiat design center. The sedan version featured a thicker C-pillar and a short trunk lid with rounded edges. Its taillights followed the rounded-corners design theme of the car.

Inside, the Marea featured numerous storage compartments in the center armrests, door panels, and the rear armrest. There was decent room in the back for up to three adult passengers. The curved lines on the dashboard resembled those on the Bravo/Brava, but with some differences.

Fiat installed a choice of gasoline and diesel engines in the Marea. The latter was very fuel-efficient and had their contribution sustaining the sales figures. But after seven years on the market, the Marea was retired.

FIAT Marea 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
  5 gasoline engines
  • 1.6L 5MT FWD (103 HP)
  • 1.8L 5MT FWD (113 HP)
  • 2.0L 20V 5MT FWD (147 HP)
  • 2.0L 20V 5MT FWD (154 HP)
  • 2.0L Turbo 5MT FWD (182 HP)
  6 diesel engines
  • 1.9L JTD 5MT FWD (105 HP)
  • 1.9L JTD 5MT FWD (110 HP)
  • 1.9L TDS 5MT FWD (100 HP)
  • 1.9L TDS 5MT FWD (75 HP)
  • 2.4L JTD 5MT FWD (136 HP)
  • 2.4L TDS 5MT FWD (124 HP)

FIAT Marea
1.6L 5MT FWD (103 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (103 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1596 cm3
Power:76 KW @ 5750 RPM
103 HP @ 5750 RPM
102 BHP @ 5750 RPM
Torque:107 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
145 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:115 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65/R14
DIMENSIONS
Length:172.8 in (4389 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.1/56.3 in (1,476/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.1 cuFT (428 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2679.1 lbs (1215 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3814.7 lbs (1730 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
Highway:37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
Combined:29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:198 g/km

FIAT Marea
1.8L 5MT FWD (113 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (113 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1747 cm3
Power:83 KW @ 5800 RPM
113 HP @ 5800 RPM
111 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:114 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM
154 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:121.1 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60/R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:172.8 in (4389 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.1/56.3 in (1,476/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.1 cuFT (428 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2579.4 lbs (1170 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3935.2 lbs (1785 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:20.4 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)
Highway:35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Combined:28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:201 g/km

FIAT Marea
2.0L 20V 5MT FWD (147 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 20V 5MT FWD (147 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:1998 cm3
Power:108 KW @ 6100 RPM
147 HP @ 6100 RPM
145 BHP @ 6100 RPM
Torque:137 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
186 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:128.6 mph (207 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/55/R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:172.8 in (4389 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.1/56.3 in (1,476/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.1 cuFT (428 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2766.8 lbs (1255 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4034.4 lbs (1830 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16.5 mpg US (14.3 L/100Km)
Highway:32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Combined:24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:233 g/km

FIAT Marea
2.0L 20V 5MT FWD (154 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 20V 5MT FWD (154 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1998 cm3
Power:113 KW @ 6500 RPM
154 HP @ 6500 RPM
152 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque:137 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM
186 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:130.4 mph (210 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60/R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:172.8 in (4389 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.1/56.3 in (1,476/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.1 cuFT (428 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2711.6 lbs (1230 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4034.4 lbs (1830 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16.5 mpg US (14.3 L/100Km)
Highway:32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Combined:24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:234 g/km

FIAT Marea
2.0L Turbo 5MT FWD (182 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 5MT FWD (182 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:1998 cm3
Power:134 KW @ 6000 RPM
182 HP @ 6000 RPM
180 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:196 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM
265 Nm @ 2750 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:141.1 mph (227 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60/R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:172.8 in (4389 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.1/56.3 in (1,476/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.1 cuFT (428 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2888.6 lbs (1310 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3924.9 lbs (1780 kg)

FIAT Marea
1.9L JTD 5MT FWD (105 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L JTD 5MT FWD (105 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1910 cm3
Power:77 KW @ 4000 RPM
105 HP @ 4000 RPM
103 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:148 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM
200 Nm @ 1500 RPM
Fuel System:Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:114.9 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65/R14
DIMENSIONS
Length:172.8 in (4389 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.1/56.3 in (1,476/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.1 cuFT (428 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2623.5 lbs (1190 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3924.2 lbs (1780 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:31.7 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Highway:51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
Combined:42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:150 g/km

FIAT Marea
1.9L JTD 5MT FWD (110 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L JTD 5MT FWD (110 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1910 cm3
Power:81 KW @ 4000 RPM
110 HP @ 4000 RPM
109 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:148 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM
200 Nm @ 1500 RPM
Fuel System:Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:116.8 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:Manual, 5 Speed
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65/R14
DIMENSIONS
Length:172.8 in (4389 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.1/56.3 in (1,476/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.1 cuFT (428 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2844.5 lbs (1290 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3980 lbs (1805 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Highway:52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
Combined:43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:149 g/km

FIAT Marea
1.9L TDS 5MT FWD (100 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDS 5MT FWD (100 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1910 cm3
Power:74 KW @ 4200 RPM
101 HP @ 4200 RPM
99 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque:148 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM
200 Nm @ 2250 RPM
Fuel System:Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:111.8 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65/R14
DIMENSIONS
Length:172.8 in (4389 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.1/56.3 in (1,476/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.1 cuFT (428 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2623.5 lbs (1190 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3924.2 lbs (1780 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
Highway:43.5 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
Combined:35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:160 g/km

FIAT Marea
1.9L TDS 5MT FWD (75 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDS 5MT FWD (75 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1910 cm3
Power:55 KW @ 4200 RPM
75 HP @ 4200 RPM
74 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque:108 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM
147 Nm @ 2750 RPM
Fuel System:Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:102.5 mph (165 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):15.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/70/R14
DIMENSIONS
Length:172.8 in (4389 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.1/56.3 in (1,476/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.1 cuFT (428 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2557.3 lbs (1160 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3913.2 lbs (1775 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:27.6 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Highway:46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
Combined:36.7 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:171 g/km

FIAT Marea
2.4L JTD 5MT FWD (136 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L JTD 5MT FWD (136 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2387 cm3
Power:100 KW @ 4200 RPM
136 HP @ 4200 RPM
134 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque:224 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM
304 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System:Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:122.4 mph (197 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60/R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:172.8 in (4389 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.1/56.3 in (1,476/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.1 cuFT (428 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2766.8 lbs (1255 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4122.6 lbs (1870 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Highway:44.3 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined:35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:179 g/km

FIAT Marea
2.4L TDS 5MT FWD (124 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L TDS 5MT FWD (124 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2387 cm3
Power:91 KW @ 4000 RPM
124 HP @ 4000 RPM
122 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:195 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM
265 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System:Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:121.1 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60/R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:172.8 in (4389 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.1/56.3 in (1,476/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.1 cuFT (428 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2821.9 lbs (1280 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4122.6 lbs (1870 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
Highway:39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Combined:31.3 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:178 g/km
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