Especificaciones y análisis del Fiat Linea
Power
90HP
Torque
200Nm
Consumption
4.9l/100
Emissions
129g/km
0-100 km/h
13.8s
Top Speed
170km/h
Weight
1260kg
Price
10,850€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 4 doors
500 L
45 L
66 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Fiat Linea 1.3 16v Active 90 CV Multijet (2008-2010)
General description
The 2007 Fiat Linea was presented as a sensible and global sedan, an honest car born for families looking for space and efficiency without great fanfare. It did not aim to charm at first sight, but to conquer with everyday logic, offering a reliable and spacious travel companion with Fiat's unmistakable practical seal.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the Linea conveys a sense of calm and frugality. Its 90 HP 1.3 Multijet engine doesn't seek speed records, but economy records. It feels willing at low revs in the city thanks to its torque, but demands patience on the open road. The suspension prioritizes comfort, filtering out irregularities smoothly and making it an ideal car for stress-free travel. It's a drive that doesn't excite with its dynamism, but comforts with its simplicity and its ability to devour kilometers with minimal consumption.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is an exercise in pragmatism. A classic three-box silhouette where function dominates form, resulting in a generous interior space and an extraordinary 500-liter trunk. Although its front end has a family resemblance to other Fiats of the era, its overall aesthetic is conservative and discreet, designed to please in very diverse markets. Inside, simplicity is the norm, with hard plastics but well-resolved ergonomics. It's a design that speaks of utility, not passion.
Technology and features
The Linea's technology was just what was needed for its time and segment. In this Active trim, it focused on the essentials, without luxuries or advanced screens. Its greatest technological asset lay under the hood: the Multijet engine was a gem of efficiency, renowned for its low consumption and surprising smoothness for a small-displacement diesel. The rest of the package, with a simple but proven chassis design, fulfilled its mission without complications.
Competition
At the time, the Fiat Linea competed in a tight niche of affordable sedans. It faced models like the Dacia Logan, the king of low cost; the SEAT Córdoba, which offered a more agile driving feel; or the Renault Clio Symbol, another sedan focused on practicality. The Linea tried to stand out by offering a touch of Italian style and the efficiency of its acclaimed diesel engine.
Conclusion
The Fiat Linea is the definition of a smart and rational purchase. A no-frills car that more than delivers on its promise of space, comfort, and economy. It's not a vehicle that arouses passions, but it generates a bond of trust and gratitude. It was, and still is for many, a loyal and capable transportation tool, a car that takes you where you need to go without asking for anything in return, beyond proper maintenance and fuel by the drop.