Fiat Panda 2003 1.2 4x4

Fiat Panda 2003 1.2 petrol description

Hatchback Fiat Panda 2003 1.2 4x4 has been produced from October, 2004 to January, 2012. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.2 litres, which produces power of 60 horsepower on 5000 rpm and torque 102 Nm (Newton metres) on 2500 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 210 000 to 360 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Fiat Panda 1.2 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 2.8 litres.

Fiat Panda 2003 1.2 4x4 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Fiat Panda 2003 1.2 4x4 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 20 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 145 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Fiat Panda 2003 1.2 4x4 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 6.6 litres per 100km (15.2 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 7.9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 30 litres or 7.93 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 440 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 500 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 Panda fuel consumption.

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.

With the same engine there are also two other Fiat Panda versions - with front wheel drive and manual gearbox (Fiat Panda 2003 1.2 MT), and with front wheel drive and automatic gearbox (Fiat Panda 2003 1.2 AT) available:
  • Fiat Panda 2003 1.2 MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 6 seconds faster (in 14 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1 litres per 100 km or 15 % - 5.6 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 6.6 litres per 100 km
  • Fiat Panda 2003 1.2 AT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 6 seconds faster (in 14 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.2 litres per 100 km or 18 % - 5.4 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 6.4 litres per 100 km
Fiat Panda 2003

Fiat Panda 2003 1.2 4x4 technical data

Model: Fiat Panda 1.2 4x4
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2004. October ... 2012. January 
Engine: 1242 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 156 g/km
Power: 60 HP ON 5000 RPM Torque: 102 NM ON 2500 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 145 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 20.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.6 (combined) 7.9 (urban) 5.8 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 7 l/100km (33.6 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 30 litres (7.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 3.57m (length) 1.60m (width) 1.63m (height)
Turning diameter: 9.1 meters
Gross weight: 800 kg

Fiat Panda 2003 1.2 4x4 engine 188A4000

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 210,000 to 360,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 1242 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 70.8 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 78.9 mm
Compression ratio 9.5 : 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 Panda 2003 1.2 4x4 oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 2.8 litres (3 quarts)
Power 60 HP ON 5000 RPM
Torque 102 NM ON 2500 RPM
Start of production (year) 1997
Duration of production 15 years
Engine also used on Fiat Punto

All Fiat Panda hatchback [2003 - 2012] 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 2003 reviews
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