Fiat Brava 1995 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 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 | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Fiat Brava engine produces 13 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 31 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Fiat Brava reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat Brava consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Fiat Brava engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 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. Fiat Brava might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.19 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Fiat Brava is 7 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
775 litres | 1100 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Fiat Brava has 70 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 325 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`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Brava has serious deffects in 210 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 2600 | |
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