Fiat Punto 2003 vs Volkswagen Polo 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 114 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
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Fiat Punto is more dynamic to drive. Fiat Punto engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 81 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Fiat Punto reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat Punto consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Punto could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Punto consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.86 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Fiat Punto is 4 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 1 cm wider, while the height of Fiat Punto is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 297 litres | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1080 litres | 975 litres | |
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Fiat Punto has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Fiat Punto has 52 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The Volkswagen Polo 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 105 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Punto is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| 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`550 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Fiat Punto, so Volkswagen Polo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
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