BMW 3 series 1992 vs Fiat Punto 1999
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 164 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 10 HP more power than Fiat Punto, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Fiat Punto. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 710 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`740 | 1`550 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Fiat Punto has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 130 percent more cases than Fiat Punto, so Fiat Punto quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 1400 | |
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