Fiat Punto 2003 vs Volkswagen Fox 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Fiat Punto is more dynamic to drive. Fiat Punto and Volkswagen Fox have the same engine power, but Fiat Punto torque is 25 NM more than Volkswagen Fox. Fiat Punto reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.6 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Punto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat Punto consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Fox, which means that by driving the Fiat Punto over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Punto consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Fox. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 1020 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.86 m | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.54 m | |
| Fiat Punto is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Fox, width is practically the same , while the height of Fiat Punto is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 297 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1080 litres | 1016 litres | |
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Fiat Punto has more luggage capacity. Fiat Punto has 37 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Fox. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Fiat Punto (by 64 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Punto is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Fox, which means Fiat Punto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`490 | 1`570 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volkswagen Fox has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Fiat Punto, so Volkswagen Fox quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2000 | |
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