Fiat Punto 2003 vs Ford Fiesta 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Fiat Punto is more dynamic to drive. Fiat Punto engine produces 2 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Fiat Punto reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.6 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Punto is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Fiat Punto consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Punto could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Fiat Punto consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 1020 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.86 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Fiat Punto is 6 cm shorter than the Ford Fiesta, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Fiat Punto is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 297 litres | 284 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1080 litres | 947 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Fiat Punto has 13 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The Ford Fiesta 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 133 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Punto is 0.7 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta, 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`490 | 1`560 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1000 | |
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