Fiat Brava 1998 vs BMW 3 series 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Fiat Brava is more dynamic to drive. Fiat Brava engine produces 1 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 6 NM less than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Fiat Brava reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Brava is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Fiat Brava consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Brava could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Fiat Brava consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Fiat Brava) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Fiat Marea | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.19 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.39 m | |
| Fiat Brava is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Fiat Brava is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
775 litres | 1030 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Fiat Brava has 55 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 255 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Brava is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Fiat Brava can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`630 | 1`635 | |
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| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
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