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, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 250 000 and 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 automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Fiat Brava 1998 1.6 16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 180 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Fiat Brava 1998 1.6 16V fuel consumption is 9.2 litres per 100km (10.9 km/l), city fuel economy - 12.8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 50 litres or 13.21 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 540 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 700 kilometers on highway.
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.
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: | 220 g/km |
| Power: | 103 HP ON 5750 RPM | Torque: | 144 NM ON 4000 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Top speed: | 180 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 (combined) 12.8 (urban) 7.1 (highway) | ||
| 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 |
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All Fiat Brava hatchback [1998 - 2001] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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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) |
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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) |
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Fiat Brava 1998 1.6 16V
Nov 1998 — Jan 2001 Most powerfull petrol version (103 HP) |
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) |
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Fiat Brava 2001 1.9 JTD
Jan 2001 — Jul 2001 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.6 seconds |
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) |
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Fiat Brava 1998 1.9 JTD
Nov 1998 — Jan 2001 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.6 seconds |
1.9 Diesel | 105 HP | 5.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |