Fiat Punto 2003 1.2 16v Automatic (3 door)

Fiat Punto 2003 1.2 petrol description

Hatchback Fiat Punto 2003 1.2 16v Automatic has been produced from May, 2004 to December, 2007. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.2 litres, which produces power of 80 horsepower on 5000 rpm and torque 114 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 220 000 to 370 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
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 16v Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox.
Fiat Punto 2003 1.2 16v Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 165 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Fiat Punto 2003 1.2 16v Automatic in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 6.5 litres per 100km (15.4 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 8.4 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 47 litres or 12.42 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 840 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Fiat Punto version with manual gearbox (Fiat Punto 2003 1.2 16v MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.2 seconds faster (in 11.4 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 8 % - 6.0 litres per 100 km.
Fiat Punto 2003

Fiat Punto 2003 1.2 16v Automatic technical data

Model: Fiat Punto 1.2 16v Automatic
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2004. May ... 2007. December 
Engine: 1242 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 80 HP ON 5000 RPM Torque: 114 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 165 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.6 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.5 (combined) 8.4 (urban) 5.5 (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)
Gross weight: 1470 kg

Fiat Punto 2003 1.2 16v Automatic engine 188A5000

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 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 1242 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 70.8 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 78.9 mm
Compression ratio 10.6 : 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 16v Automatic oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 2.8 litres (3 quarts)
Coolant capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Power 80 HP ON 5000 RPM
Torque 114 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 1999
Duration of production 13 years
Engine also used on Fiat Brava Fiat Stilo

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

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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