Fiat Punto 2003 vs Fiat Punto 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 114 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Fiat Punto 2003 is more dynamic to drive. Fiat Punto 2003 engine produces 11 HP more power than Fiat Punto 2012, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Fiat Punto 2012. Thanks to more power Fiat Punto 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Punto 2012 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat Punto 2003 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto 2012, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Punto 2003 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Punto 2003 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto 2012. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Brava, Fiat Stilo | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Panda, Fiat 500 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Fiat Punto 2012 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Fiat Punto 2003 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.86 m | 4.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.49 m | |
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Fiat Punto 2003 is smaller. Fiat Punto 2003 is 21 cm shorter than the Fiat Punto 2012, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Fiat Punto 2003 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 297 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1080 litres | 1030 litres | |
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Fiat Punto 2003 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Fiat Punto 2003 has 22 litres more trunk space than the Fiat Punto 2012. The Fiat Punto 2012 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 Fiat Punto 2003 (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Punto 2003 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Fiat Punto 2012, which means Fiat Punto 2003 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`445 | 1`575 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Fiat Punto 2012 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto 2003 has serious deffects in 150 percent more cases than Fiat Punto 2012, so Fiat Punto 2012 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3400 | |
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