Fiat Punto 2003 vs Toyota Yaris 2003

 
Fiat Punto
2003 - 2006
Toyota Yaris
2003 - 2005
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.2 Petrol1.3 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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: 60 HP86 HP
Torque: 102 NM124 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.3 seconds13.1 seconds
Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving.
Fiat Punto engine produces 26 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 22 NM less than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Fiat Punto reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.56.7
The Fiat Punto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Fiat Punto consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that by driving the Fiat Punto over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 47 litres45 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 850 km in combined cycle670 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway810 km on highway
Fiat Punto gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 330'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 15 years26 years
Engine spread: Used also on Fiat PandaUsed 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.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
The Toyota Yaris 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.
Toyota Yaris 2003 1.3 engine: Engines with higher mileage tend to lose oil both through combustion and leaks, with consumption becoming noticeable past 150,000 km. Around the same time, the timing chain may stretch as the hydraulic ...  More about Toyota Yaris 2003 1.3 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 3.86 m3.61 m
Width: 1.66 m1.66 m
Height: 1.48 m1.50 m
Fiat Punto is 25 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, width is practically the same , while the height of Fiat Punto is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 297 litres305 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1080 litres950 litres
Despite its longer length, Fiat Punto has 8 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. This could mean that the Fiat Punto uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Fiat Punto (by 130 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.5 meters9.8 meters
The turning circle of the Fiat Punto is 0.7 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Fiat Punto can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Power steering: Electric power steeringHydraulic power steering
Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering.
Gross weight (kg): no data1`365
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
low

high
Toyota Yaris has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 16001200
Pros and Cons: Fiat Punto has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • electric power steering
Toyota Yaris has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
  • hydraulic power steering
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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