Toyota Yaris 2009 vs Fiat Punto 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 69 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 93 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.7 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Fiat Punto is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Yaris engine produces 11 HP less power than Fiat Punto, whereas torque is 21 NM less than Fiat Punto. Due to the lower power, Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 6.5 | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Yaris consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto, which means that by driving the Toyota Yaris over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Yaris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Fiat Punto engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Citroen C1, Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107, Peugeot 108 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Brava, Fiat Stilo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Fiat Punto engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.79 m | 3.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.48 m | |
| Toyota Yaris is 8 cm shorter than the Fiat Punto, 4 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Yaris is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 313 litres | 297 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1080 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Toyota Yaris has 16 litres more trunk space than the Fiat Punto. The Fiat Punto may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 1.1 metres less than that of the Fiat Punto, which means Toyota Yaris can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`440 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 170 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1600 | |
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