Fiat Brava 1998 vs Fiat Punto 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 113 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Fiat Brava is more dynamic to drive. Fiat Brava engine produces 22 HP more power than Fiat Punto, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Fiat Punto. Thanks to more power Fiat Brava reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Punto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat Brava consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Brava could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Brava consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Punto, Fiat Stilo | Used also on Fiat Panda | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Fiat Brava might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Fiat Brava engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.19 m | 3.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.48 m | |
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Fiat Brava is larger, but lower. Fiat Brava is 33 cm longer than the Fiat Punto, 8 cm wider, while the height of Fiat Brava is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 297 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
775 litres | 1080 litres | |
| Fiat Brava has 83 litres more trunk space than the Fiat Punto. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Fiat Punto (by 305 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Brava is 0.1 metres less than that of the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`570 | 1`395 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Fiat Punto has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Brava has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Fiat Punto, so Fiat Punto quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
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