Elastic, powerful engines
 

Beneath very individual styling, Fiat’s new Station Wagon hides a comprehensive range of excellent engines, which embody advanced technologies, generous performance and respect for the environment.

The 140 bhp 1.8 16v and the 150 bhp 2.2

The 1.8 16v delivers a maximum of 103 kW (140 bhp) and peak torque of 175 Nm (17.8 kgm) at 3,800 rpm. Combined with a 5-speed gearbox, this engine takes the car to a top speed of 206 km/h, and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.2 seconds. Remarkable performance but low fuel consumption: 9.8 l/100 km in the urban cycle, 6.0 l/100 km in the out-of-town cycle and 7.4 l/100 km in the combined cycle.

The 2.2 16v (which is not available in Italy) delivers 108 kW (150 bhp) at 5,800 rpm and peak torque of 203 Nm (20.7 kgm) at 4,000 rpm. The top speed is 210 km/h and it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.1 seconds (when the engine is combined with the sequential automatic transmission the values are 205 km/h and 10.7 seconds respectively). In spite of this, consumption is low: 11.4 l/100 km in the urban cycle, 6.7 l/100 km out of town and 8.4 l/100 km in the mixed cycle (with the automatic transmission the values are 12.5, 7.6 and 9.4 l/100 km). Both engines are offered with 5-speed gearboxes (the sequential automatic transmission is also available with the 2.2 16v).

Diesel engines: the story of Fiat’s supremacy

The three Multijet engines deserve a special mention; they are all offered with 6-speed gearboxes (including the automatic unit available as an option on the 150 bhp 1.9, and standard equipment on the 200 bhp 2.4 Multijet), masterpieces of engineering that confirm the Fiat Group’s leadership in this field.

The 200 bhp 2.4 Multijet 20v

Derived from the familiar 2.4 JTD 10-valve Common Rail engine, the new 20-valve unit has 5 cylinders in line, with a bore of 82 mm and stroke of 90.4 mm. It is the most powerful engine in the JTD multivalve family with Multijet technology, with a specific power of 83 bhp/litre. The new engine offers numerous advantages. First of all, during the heating stage, it is from 3 to 6 decibels quieter, depending on rev speed and ambient temperature.
 

It is also extremely powerful (147 kW - 200 bhp at 4000 rpm) with a generous torque (400 Nm – 40.8 kgm at 2000 rpm).

The 2.4 Multijet 20v engine incorporates a variable geometry turbo that makes 90% of peak torque available between 1750 and 3500 rpm. These figures translate into extremely enjoyable driving and brilliant performance: the Nuova Croma has a top speed of 216 km/h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds. But fuel consumption remains low: 7.2 l/100 km in the combined cycle, 10.3 in town, and 5.4 out of town. In addition to which the 200 bhp 2.4 Multijet 20v adopts a new 6-speed sequential automatic transmission, a compact light device that incorporates the control unit in the gearbox, which was designed paying particular attention to consumption. On one hand, the use of low friction oil has boosted efficiency, while on the other, the sixth speed has been calculated particularly for use on the motorway. Finally, the 2.4 Multijet 20v has undergone a number of technical changes that have made it even more reliable, powerful and sparing on fuel. And finally, like the other two Multijet engines in the range, it respects Euro 4 legislation and offers a particulate trap (DPF), a ‘for life’ system that eliminates fine dust and does not need additives to regenerate it.

The 150 bhp and 120 bhp 1.9 Multijet

Both have 4 cylinders in line, a bore of 82 mm and stroke of 90.4 mm; the first delivers 150 bhp (110 kW) at 4,000 rpm and peak torque of 320 Nm (32.6 kgm) at 2,000 rpm; the second delivers 120 bhp (88 kW) at 4,000 rpm and peak torque of 280 Nm (28.6 kgm) at 2,000 rpm. Changes were made to both engines to boost performance and engine torque at low speeds, and to reduce noise and vibration. Two new strategies automatically calibrate and balance the diesel fuel injected to lower noise and reduce vibration. And both engines are equipped with variable geometry Garrett VGT 17 turbines.

With the 150 bhp 1.9 Multijet engine, the Fiat Croma has a top speed of 210 km/h, and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.6 seconds (the values for the 120 bhp 1.9 Multijet are 195 km/h and 11.0 seconds respectively). In spite of this brilliant performance, it is sparing on fuel: 8.1 l/100 km in the urban cycle, 4.9 l/100 km out of town and 6.1 l/100 km on the mixed cycle (7.9, 5 and 6.1 are the values for the 120 bhp 1.9 Multijet).