BMW 3 series 1992 vs Fiat Punto 1999

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BMW 3 series
1992 - 1999
Fiat Punto
1999 - 2003
Body: CoupeHatchback
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)
BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive, while Fiat Punto can be equipped with front wheel drive.
Engines: 1.6 - 2.8 (petrol)1.2 - 1.9 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Fiat Punto is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 102 - 193 HP60 - 130 HP
Torque: 150 - 280 NM102 - 196 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 - 14 seconds8.6 - 15 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.7 - 10.04.9 - 8.3
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Fiat Punto.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.43 m3.80 m
Width: 1.71 m1.66 m
Height: 1.37 m1.48 m
BMW 3 series is larger, but lower.
BMW 3 series is 63 cm longer than the Fiat Punto, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 11 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 435 litres264 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1080 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity.
BMW 3 series has 171 litres more trunk space than the Fiat Punto.
Turning diameter: 10 meters10.5 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.5 metres less than that of the Fiat Punto, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`762~ 1`487
Safety:
Quality:
low

below average
Average price (€): 34001400
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • only petrol engines available
  • roomier boot
Fiat Punto has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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