Fiat Croma I (Type 154) or Fiat Croma II (Type 194)?

1985–1996 vs 2005–2011 · Liftback vs Wagon

In short

Length: Croma I (Type 154) 4,520 mm, Croma II (Type 194) 4,783 mm — a 26 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: Croma I (Type 154) 6.2 l/100 km, Croma II (Type 194) 6 l/100 km.
Power: Croma I (Type 154) 55–119 kW, Croma II (Type 194) 88–147 kW.
Standard equipment: Croma I (Type 154) 19 items (S), Croma II (Type 194) 32 items (Active).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Fiat Croma I (Type 154)1985–1996 · 12 engines · S, SX, Turbo, SuperSpecifications →Listings →

Fiat Croma II (Type 194)2005–2011 · 7 engines · Active, Dynamic, Emotion, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Fiat Croma I (Type 154)1985–1996no listings	Fiat Croma II (Type 194)2005–2011no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,495 mm–4,520 mm	Length4,756 mm–4,783 mm
Width	Width1,755 mm–1,760 mm	Width1,775 mm–1,777 mm
Height	Height1,433 mm–1,435 mm	Height1,597 mm–1,603 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,660 mm	Wheelbase2,700 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance145 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume500 l	Trunk volume500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,120 kg–1,370 kg	Curb weight1,450 kg–1,670 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank65 l–70 l	Fuel tank62 l–63 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1985–1996	Production years2005–2011
Body type	Body typeLiftback	Body typeWagon
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines7
Power	Power55–119 kW (75–162 hp)	Power88–147 kW (120–200 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.5	Displacement (l)1.8–2.4
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.2 l/100 km · 1.9 Turbo D i.d.	Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · 1.9 Multijet 8V 120
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.4 s · 2.0 Turbo i.e.	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 2.4 Multijet 200
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed220 km/h
Trim levelsS · Active
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim19 · S	Items in the base trim32 · Active
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim29 · Turbo	Items in the top trim37 · Dynamic
Equipment · Comfort3 · 8
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 6
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Fiat Croma I (Type 154) or Fiat Croma II (Type 194)?

Length: Fiat Croma II (Type 194) 4,783 mm, Fiat Croma I (Type 154) 4,520 mm (a 263 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,700 vs 2,660 mm. Boot: 500 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Fiat Croma I (Type 154) or Fiat Croma II (Type 194)?

The most frugal Fiat Croma I (Type 154) uses 6.2 l/100 km (1.9 Turbo D i.d.); the most frugal Fiat Croma II (Type 194) 6 l/100 km (1.9 Multijet 8V 120).

Which is more powerful — Fiat Croma I (Type 154) or Fiat Croma II (Type 194)?

The strongest Fiat Croma I (Type 154) makes 119 kW (162 hp) (2.5 V6); the strongest Fiat Croma II (Type 194) 147 kW (200 hp) (2.4 Multijet 200).

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