What is the Fiat Croma?
The Fiat Croma was a large family car, with a spacious cabin and a hatchback body. It sat toward the bigger end of Fiat’s range, with a practical layout suited to everyday journeys.
The second-generation Croma continued a nameplate associated with diesel technology. Fiat described the earlier Croma as the first car with a direct-injection diesel engine; the later model offered Multijet turbodiesels.
Generations and design
The Croma II, also known as Type 194, ran from 2005 to 2010. Fiat brought it back as a spacious family hatchback, designed around comfort and everyday practicality.
EU registrations for the Croma span 2010–2011, while the UK figures are for 2006. These are registration years, which can differ from a model’s production dates.
Engines and power
In the EU, the Croma was available with 1.8- to 2.4-litre petrol and diesel engines. Power ranged from 85 kW (116 PS) to 147 kW (200 PS). The UK range also covered 1.8- to 2.4-litre petrol and diesel engines.
The 1.9-litre diesel was the most registered listed EU entry for 2010, with 17,852 registrations. The 1.9-litre diesel rated at 110 kW (150 PS) recorded 767 registrations in 2011; the 1.8-litre petrol recorded 752 in 2010.
How economical is the Fiat Croma?
The lowest UK consumption figure is 6.1 L/100 km on the NEDC test. NEDC is a European test procedure; consumption figures from different procedures and markets are not directly comparable.
The Croma recorded 21,146 EU registrations across 2010–2011. The UK figures are for 2006.
Questions and answers
What engines were available in the Fiat Croma?
The EU range included 1.8- to 2.4-litre petrol and diesel engines, with power from 85 kW (116 PS) to 147 kW (200 PS).
What is the Fiat Croma’s lowest listed fuel consumption?
The UK figure is 6.1 L/100 km on the NEDC test.
When was the second-generation Croma sold?
The Croma II (Type 194) ran from 2005 to 2010.