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Fiat Idea

Fiat Idea
Photo: Rudolf Stricker / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

The official data lists 26 versions of the Fiat Idea (2004–2018), in the European Union and the United Kingdom. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
2004–2018
Markets
European Union, United Kingdom
Engines
1.2 L to 1.6 L
Power
51 kW (69 PS) to 88 kW (120 PS)
Fuels
Diesel, Petrol, LPG
Lowest consumption (United Kingdom)
4.7 L/100 km (NEDC)
New registrations in the EU
21,718

What is the Fiat Idea?

The Fiat Idea is a compact multi-purpose vehicle, or small MPV, with a taller body and a flexible cabin. Fiat introduced it as a compact car with the room and adaptable interior of an MPV, making it well suited to everyday passenger use.

The Idea brought that practical approach to Fiat’s range in a compact shape. Its single generation, code 350, ran from 2003 to 2012 and received a restyle in its later years.

Generation and engines

The Fiat Idea’s generation is listed as code 350, from 2003 to 2012.

In the European Union, engines range from 1.2 L to 1.6 L, with power from 51 kW (69 PS) to 88 kW (120 PS). Listed fuels include diesel, petrol and LPG. UK entries cover 1.2 L to 1.4 L engines, with power from 52 kW (71 PS) to 67 kW (91 PS), and petrol or diesel.

How economical is the Fiat Idea?

The lowest listed UK consumption is 4.7 L/100 km on the NEDC test.

Official EU registration figures span 2010–2018 and total 21,718 registrations. Diesel features in the leading listed entries, alongside petrol.

Where was the Fiat Idea sold?

The Idea appears in European Union and UK listings. The market years are 2010–2018 in the EU and 2004–2006 in the UK; the generation listing runs from 2003 to 2012.

Questions and answers

What type of car is the Fiat Idea?

It is a compact MPV with a taller body and a cabin designed for flexible passenger use.

What engines and fuels were listed for the Fiat Idea?

EU entries span 1.2 L to 1.6 L and 51 kW (69 PS) to 88 kW (120 PS), with diesel, petrol and LPG listed.

What is the Fiat Idea’s lowest listed fuel consumption?

The lowest listed figure is 4.7 L/100 km in the UK on the NEDC test.

When was the Fiat Idea sold?

Its generation ran from 2003 to 2012. Market listings cover 2010–2018 in the EU and 2004–2006 in the UK.

Idea Idea (2003–2012)

Fiat Idea Idea
Photo: Rudolf Stricker / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Model codes: 350 · Sold in: European Union and United Kingdom · References: en.wikipedia.org, alvolante.it

European Union 16 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
20121.4 L70 kW (95 PS)Petrol137 g/km1,351
20121.2 L70 kW (95 PS)Diesel112 g/km937
20121.4 L57 kW (77 PS)LPG119 g/km602
20111.2 L70 kW (95 PS)Diesel113 g/km3,001
20111.4 L70 kW (95 PS)Petrol142 g/km2,485
20111.4 L57 kW (77 PS)LPG119 g/km799
20111.2 L66 kW (90 PS)Diesel122 g/km169
20111.6 L88 kW (120 PS)Diesel120 g/km81
20111.2 L51 kW (69 PS)Diesel131 g/km75
20111.2 L59 kW (80 PS)Petrol154 g/km37
20111.4 L57 kW (77 PS)Petrol145 g/km33
20101.2 L–Diesel121 g/km5,860
20101.4 L–Petrol142 g/km2,964
20101.4 L–LPG119 g/km2,168
20101.2 L–Petrol154 g/km1,060
20101.6 L–Diesel121 g/km86

United Kingdom 9 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
20061.3 16v MultiJet (70 bhp)1.2 L52 kW (71 PS)Diesel5-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC135 g/km
20061.3 16v MultiJet (70 bhp) Dualogic1.2 L52 kW (71 PS)Diesel5-speed automatic5.0 L/100 km NEDC132 g/km
20061.3 16v MultiJet (90 bhp)1.2 L67 kW (91 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.9 L/100 km NEDC130 g/km
20061.3 16v MultiJet (90 bhp) Dualogic1.2 L67 kW (91 PS)Diesel5-speed automatic4.7 L/100 km NEDC123 g/km
20061.4 16v1.4 L–Petrol5-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC157 g/km
20061.4 16v1.4 L–Petrol6-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC157 g/km
20061.4 16v Dualogic1.4 L–Petrol5-speed automatic6.4 L/100 km NEDC153 g/km
20041.3 16v MultiJet1.2 L–Diesel5-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC135 g/km
20041.4 16v1.4 L–Petrol5-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC157 g/km

Versions outside these generations

European Union 1 version

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
20181.2 L51 kW (69 PS)Diesel134 g/km10

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.