Fiat Panda 2003

This generation of Fiat Panda has been produced from September, 2003 to January, 2012. We can provide information about 12 modifications of this generation. 2003 Fiat Panda is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (1 version) and front wheel drive (11 versions).

This Fiat is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 1.1 to 1.4 litres and power of from 54 to 100 horsepower un two diesel engines with displacement from 1.2 to 1.3 litres and power of 70 HP.
The car is available with both manual (9 versions), as well as automatic (3 versions) gearbox.

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Fiat Panda 2003 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 5.4 to 6.6 litres per 100km, but for diesel engine - approximately 4.3 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Fiat Panda 2003 petrol engine version is Fiat Panda 1.2, consuming 5.4 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Fiat Panda 2003 diesel - Fiat Panda 1.3 JTD Multijet 16v for 100 kilometers consumes 4.3 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Fiat Panda real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 16 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +13% for petrol engines and +19% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Fiat Panda modification.

Fiat Panda 2003 CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 127 to 156 grams per kilometer, but for diesel engine - approximately 114 grams per kilometer. From Fiat Panda with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Fiat Panda 1.2 which produces an average of 127 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Fiat Panda diesels least CO2 distributes Fiat Panda 1.3 JTD Multijet 16v - 114 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 9.5 seconds has Fiat Panda 1.4 100HP Sport version, conversely the tardiest one is Fiat Panda 1.2 4x4 reaching this speed only in 20 seconds. The maximum top speed is 185 km/h for the 1.4 petrol 100 hp version (Fiat Panda 1.4 100HP Sport).

Lenght of Fiat Panda is 354 cm, it is very small car. Fiat Panda gross weight is from 800 to 900 kg (depending on modification). Fiat Panda trunk space is 206 litres.

This Fiat is slightly expensive - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 2600 €. According to user reviews, average Fiat Panda repair costs are 45 € per year. Users calculated Fiat Panda 2003 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 1700 € cost per year and 0.21 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 50%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 32% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Fiat Panda for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Fiat Panda prices and costs.

Fiat Panda modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Fiat Panda 2003 1.1 Sep 2003 — Dec 2005 1.1 Petrol 54 HP 5.7 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Fiat Panda 2005 1.1 Dec 2005 — Jan 2007

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.1 Petrol 54 HP 5.7 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Fiat Panda 2003 1.2 Sep 2003 — Dec 2005 1.2 Petrol 60 HP 5.6 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Fiat Panda 2005 1.2 Jul 2005 — Apr 2006 1.2 Petrol 60 HP 5.6 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Fiat Panda 2006 1.2 Jul 2006 — Jan 2012 1.2 Petrol 60 HP 5.6 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Fiat Panda 2003 1.2 Sep 2003 — Dec 2005

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.2 Petrol 60 HP 5.4 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Fiat Panda 2005 1.2 Jul 2005 — Apr 2006

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.2 Petrol 60 HP 5.4 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Fiat Panda 2007 1.2 Jan 2007 — Jan 2012

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.2 Petrol 60 HP 5.4 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Fiat Panda 2004 1.2 4x4 Oct 2004 — Jan 2012 1.2 Petrol 60 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Fiat Panda 2004 1.2 1.3 JTD Multijet 16v Mai 2004 — Jan 2007

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.2 Diesel 70 HP 4.3 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Fiat Panda 2007 1.3 Multijet 16v Jan 2007 — Jan 2012 1.3 Diesel 70 HP 4.3 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Fiat Panda 2006 1.4 100HP Sport Oct 2006 — Jan 2012

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds

1.4 Petrol 100 HP 6.5 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel

Fiat Panda safety

During safety testing Fiat Panda has obtained 3 stars from five, which means average safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Fiat Panda is evaluated with three stars, children safety - with two stars, and for pedestrian protection Fiat Panda got one star.

Fiat Panda prices

Fiat Panda 2003 - 2012 hatchback price in Latvia is from 2600 € to 2700 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Fiat Panda price is average - Fiat Panda is approximately for 28 percents more expensive then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 2003 - 2012 prices). Despite of price above average Fiat Panda quality is not so good (see below), so this Fiat may not be the best choice for this price.

YearLowestAverageHighestAvailability
Fiat Panda 2003 price 2600 € 2600 € 2700 €

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Fiat Panda reliability and quality

According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Fiat Panda reliability is very low. In the roadworthiness tests in 2021 defects were detected in an average of 31.2 percent of Fiat Panda of this generation (on average 14 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 22.5%.

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Fiat Panda 2003 features (options)

Percentage of Fiat Panda with corresponding feature (option)

Adjustable steering wheel
49%
Conditioning
43%
Metallic paint
36%
Roof bars (railings)
29%

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Fiat Panda reviews

Fiat Panda 2005 Petrol 1.2 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2005 (new car) Owned for:210`000 kilometers (11 years)
Average fuel consumption: 5.6 litres per 100km (20% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 770 € (~ 70 € per year)
Total car rating:
9
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