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Battle of the pickup trucks: new Fiat Strada 1.0 Turbo leave the 1.2 Chevrolet Montana eating dust?
The compact pickup truck wars heated up with the launch of the new Fiat Strada Double Cabin 1.0 Turbo 2025 and Chevrolet Montana 1.2 Turbo 2025. But, after all, which one offers the most advantages for those who are thinking about buying a new pickup truck?
When we talk about compact pickup trucks, the Fiat Strada has always had a prominent position, especially with the introduction of the double cab version. Now, in 2025, Fiat brings the new Strada Double Cabin 1.0 Turbo, which promises to maintain this leadership. On the other hand, the Chevrolet Montana arrives with its 1.2 Turbo model, also with a double cabin, seeking to conquer its space in this fierce market. The question is: which one pays off more?
Engine and consumption Fiat Strada e Chevrolet Montana
A Fiat Strada Double Cabin 1.0 Turbo 2025 It is equipped with a 1.0 turbo engine with 130 horsepower and 20,4 kgf.m of torque, coupled to a seven-speed CVT transmission. Already the Chevrolet Montana 1.2 Turbo 2025 It features a 1.2 turbo engine with 133 horsepower and 21,4 kgf.m of torque, combined with a six-speed automatic transmission. Although the Montana has a slight increase in power and torque, the Strada stands out for having a more efficient weight-to-power ratio, which is reflected in an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 9,5 seconds, compared to 10,1 seconds from Montana.
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In addition to the engine, in terms of consumption, the Fiat Strada It has the best performance in the city, achieving 8,3 km/l on alcohol and 12 km/l on gasoline. Montana, in turn, delivers 7,7 km/l with alcohol and 11,1 km/l with gasoline in the city. On the road, both are practically equivalent, with the Strada recording 9,4 km/l on alcohol and 13,2 km/l on gasoline, while the Montana records 9,3 km/l and 13,3 km/l, respectively.
Comfort and internal space
Now if your focus is comfort, Chevrolet Montana starts earning points. The Montana's rear interior space is greater than that of the Fiat Strada, being more suitable for those who have a larger family or need to accommodate passengers more comfortably. The Strada, despite being efficient at the front, leaves something to be desired in the rear space, being cramped and impractical for those with more than two passengers in the back seat.
Dimensions and load capacity
When we look at the dimensions, the Chevrolet Montana also stands out, being longer, wider and taller than the Fiat Strada. The Montana measures 4,71 meters in length, 2,80 meters in wheelbase and 1,79 meters in width, while the Strada measures 4,44 meters in length, 2,73 meters in wheelbase and 1,73 meters wide. Furthermore, the Montana has a larger bucket, with a capacity of 874 liters compared to the Strada's 844 liters. However, the Strada is still preferred for heavier work, with a payload capacity of 650 kg, surpassing the Montana's 600 kg.
Choose between Fiat Strada Double Cabin 1.0 Turbo 2025 and Chevrolet Montana 1.2 Turbo 2025 it depends a lot...
Ultimately, the choice between Fiat Strada Double Cabin 1.0 Turbo 2025 and Chevrolet Montana 1.2 Turbo 2025 It largely depends on your usage profile. If you are looking for a robust pickup truck, with good performance, fuel economy and don't need a lot of rear space, the Fiat Strada is your best option. It also offers solid after-sales, better resale and stands out in general sales.
On the other hand, if comfort, interior space and a slightly more refined design are important to you, the Chevrolet Montana may be the right choice, especially if you have a bigger family. Both pickup trucks have their strengths and weaknesses, and it's up to you to decide which one best suits your needs. In any case, both are excellent choices in the compact double-cab pickup truck segment.
Montana is the best without a doubt
Both are equivalent, however, the front access for the driver in the Fiat Estrada is terrible, the height and door are very tight in the front for a heavier or taller person, the access is horrible, the Montana is better, the only defect that unbalances the comparison is in the most
Just because the Estrada has a chain engine makes it much better than the Montana with a plated belt... Montana is a shopping mall pickup truck!!!!