BMW 3 series 1996 vs Fiat Punto 1999
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 164 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 10 HP more power than Fiat Punto, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Fiat Punto. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Fiat Punto) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.48 m | |
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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 litres | 264 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1080 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 171 litres more trunk space than the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.5 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`720 | 1`550 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| BMW 3 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Fiat Punto, so BMW 3 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 1400 | |
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