Fiat Punto 2003 1.2 Automatic (3 door)

Fiat Punto 2003 1.2 petrol description

Hatchback Fiat Punto 2003 1.2 Automatic has been produced from June, 2003 to January, 2006. 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 Punto 1.2 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 2.8 litres.

Fiat Punto 2003 1.2 Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Fiat Punto 2003 1.2 Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 14.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 155 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Fiat Punto 2003 1.2 Automatic in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 5.5 litres per 100km (18.2 km/l), city fuel economy - 6.8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 4.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 47 litres or 12.42 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 840 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1000 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there are also two other Fiat Punto versions - with manual gearbox (Fiat Punto 2003 1.2 MT), and with manual gearbox (Fiat Punto 2006 1.2 MT) available:
  • Fiat Punto 2003 1.2 MT manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 5.7 litres per 100 km
  • Fiat Punto 2006 1.2 MT manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 5.7 litres per 100 km
Fiat Punto 2003

Fiat Punto 2003 1.2 Automatic technical data

Model: Fiat Punto 1.2 Automatic
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2003. June ... 2006. January 
Engine: 1242 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 136 g/km
Power: 60 HP ON 5000 RPM Torque: 102 NM ON 2500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 155 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.5 (combined) 6.8 (urban) 4.7 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 47 litres (12.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 3.84m (length) 1.66m (width) 1.48m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.5 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 264 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1080 litres (with rear seats folded down)

Fiat Punto 2003 1.2 Automatic 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 Punto 2003 1.2 Automatic 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 Panda

All Fiat Punto hatchback [2003 - 2010] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Fiat Punto 2003 1.2 Jun 2003 — Dec 2007

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.2 Petrol 60 HP 5.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Fiat Punto 2006 1.2 Jan 2006 — Jan 2010 1.2 Petrol 60 HP 5.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Fiat Punto 2003 1.2 Automatic Jun 2003 — Jan 2006

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.2 Petrol 60 HP 5.5 l/100km Automatic (5)
Fiat Punto 2003 1.2 16v Oct 2003 — Dec 2007 1.2 Petrol 80 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Fiat Punto 2004 1.2 16v Automatic Mai 2004 — Dec 2007 1.2 Petrol 80 HP 6.5 l/100km Automatic
Fiat Punto 2003 1.3 JTD 16v Jun 2003 — Dec 2007

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.3 Diesel 70 HP 4.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Fiat Punto 2003 1.4 16v Jun 2003 — Dec 2007 1.4 Petrol 95 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Fiat Punto 2003 1.4 16v Jun 2003 — Jan 2006 1.4 Petrol 95 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (6)
Fiat Punto 2003 1.7 1.8 16v Jun 2003 — Jan 2006

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds

1.7 Petrol 130 HP 8.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Fiat Punto 2003 1.9 JTD 85 Hp Jun 2003 — Dec 2007 1.9 Diesel 85 HP 4.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Fiat Punto 2003 1.9 JTD 100 Hp Jun 2003 — Dec 2007

Most powerfull diesel version (100 HP)

1.9 Diesel 100 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Fiat Punto 2003 reviews
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