Fiat Brava 1996 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 147 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Fiat Brava engine produces 40 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 133 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Fiat Brava reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.6 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Fiat Brava consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
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 |
755 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 345 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`670 | 1`895 | |
| 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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