Fiat Punto 2003 vs Peugeot 206 2009
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 | 120 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
Fiat Punto is more dynamic to drive. Fiat Punto engine produces 5 HP more power than Peugeot 206, but torque is 6 NM less than Peugeot 206. Thanks to more power Fiat Punto reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.3 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
By specification Fiat Punto consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206, which means that by driving the Fiat Punto over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Punto consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
920 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
690 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 7 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Brava, Fiat Stilo | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C2, Peugeot Bipper | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
The Fiat Punto 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 | 3.87 m | |
Width: | 1.66 m | 1.66 m | |
Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Fiat Punto is 1 cm shorter than the Peugeot 206, width is practically the same , while the height of Fiat Punto is 3 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 297 litres | 245 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1080 litres | 992 litres | |
Fiat Punto has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Fiat Punto has 52 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 206. The Peugeot 206 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 (by 88 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
The turning circle of the Fiat Punto is 0.3 metres less than that of the Peugeot 206. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`445 | 1`421 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | low | low | |
Fiat Punto has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 206 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Fiat Punto, so Fiat Punto quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 1600 | 2400 | |
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