Fiat Brava 1998 1.6 16V

Fiat Brava 1998 1.6 petrol description

Hatchback Fiat Brava 1998 1.6 16V has been produced from November, 1998 to January, 2001. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 103 horsepower on 5750 rpm and torque 144 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 250 000 to 420 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Fiat Brava 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4 litres.

Fiat Brava 1998 1.6 16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Fiat Brava 1998 1.6 16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 180 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Fiat Brava 1998 1.6 16V in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.8 litres per 100km (12.8 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10.8 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 50 litres or 13.21 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 640 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 800 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Fiat is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. More - Real Fiat Brava fuel consumption.

Fiat Brava safety

During safety testing Fiat Brava has obtained 2 stars from five, which means quite low safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Fiat Brava is evaluated with two stars, and for pedestrian protection Fiat Brava got two stars.

With the same engine there is also Fiat Brava version with automatic gearbox (Fiat Brava 1998 1.6 16V AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.7 seconds later (in 12.2 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1.4 litres per 100 km or 18 % - 9.2 litres per 100 km.
Fiat Brava 1998

Fiat Brava 1998 1.6 16V technical data

Model: Fiat Brava 1.6 16V
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 1998. November ... 2001. January 
Engine: 1581 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 186 g/km
Power: 103 HP ON 5750 RPM Torque: 144 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 180 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.8 (combined) 10.8 (urban) 6.1 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.4 l/100km (28 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres (13.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.19m (length) 1.74m (width) 1.41m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.4 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 380 litres
Trunk max capacity: 775 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1630 kg

Fiat Brava 1998 1.6 16V engine 182A4000

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 250,000 to 420,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1581 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 86.4 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 67.4 mm
Compression ratio 10.1 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Fiat Brava 1998 1.6 16V oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 4 litres (4.2 quarts)
Coolant capacity 7 litres (7.4 quarts)
Power 103 HP ON 5750 RPM
Torque 144 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 1996
Duration of production 5 years
Engine also used on Fiat Marea

All Fiat Brava hatchback [1998 - 2001] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Fiat Brava 1998 1.2 16V Nov 1998 — Jan 2001

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.2 Petrol 82 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Fiat Brava 1998 1.6 16V Nov 1998 — Jan 2001

Most powerfull petrol version (103 HP)

1.6 Petrol 103 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Fiat Brava 1998 1.6 16V Nov 1998 — Jan 2001

Most powerfull petrol version (103 HP)
Only version with automatic transmission

1.6 Petrol 103 HP 9.2 l/100km Automatic (4)
Fiat Brava 1998 1.9 TD Nov 1998 — Jan 2001 1.9 Diesel 75 HP 6.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Fiat Brava 2001 1.9 JTD Jan 2001 — Jul 2001

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.6 seconds
Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 100 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Fiat Brava 1998 1.9 TD Nov 1998 — Sep 1999 1.9 Diesel 101 HP 6.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Fiat Brava 1998 1.9 JTD Nov 1998 — Jan 2001

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.6 seconds
Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 105 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Fiat Brava 1998 reviews
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