Fiat Punto 2003 vs Mazda Demio 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 63 HP | |
| Torque: | 114 NM | 103 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Fiat Punto is more dynamic to drive. Fiat Punto engine produces 17 HP more power than Mazda Demio, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Mazda Demio. Thanks to more power Fiat Punto reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Fiat Punto consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Demio, which means that by driving the Fiat Punto over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Fiat Punto consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Demio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Fiat Punto gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Brava, Fiat Stilo | Used also on Mazda 121 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.86 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.54 m | |
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Fiat Punto is larger, but lower. Fiat Punto is 4 cm longer than the Mazda Demio, 1 cm wider, while the height of Fiat Punto is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 297 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1080 litres | 1298 litres | |
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Mazda Demio has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Fiat Punto has 33 litres less trunk space than the Mazda Demio. 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 Mazda Demio (by 218 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Punto is 1.3 metres more than that of the Mazda Demio, which means Fiat Punto can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mazda Demio has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Mazda Demio, so Mazda Demio quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1000 | |
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