Fiat Punto 2003 vs Audi A2 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 114 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Fiat Punto is more dynamic to drive. Fiat Punto engine produces 5 HP more power than Audi A2, but torque is 12 NM less than Audi A2. Thanks to more power Fiat Punto reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat Punto consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Punto could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Punto consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 350'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Brava, Fiat Stilo | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A2 2000 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Audi A2 2000 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.86 m | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.55 m | |
| Fiat Punto is 3 cm longer than the Audi A2, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Fiat Punto is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 297 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1080 litres | 1085 litres | |
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Audi A2 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Fiat Punto has 93 litres less trunk space than the Audi A2. 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 Audi A2 (by 5 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Punto is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A2. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic 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): | 1`445 | 1`435 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Audi A2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A2, so Audi A2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2400 | |
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