Fiat Punto 1999 vs Volkswagen Polo 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 64 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 15.8 seconds | |
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Fiat Punto is more dynamic to drive. Fiat Punto engine produces 16 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 72 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Fiat Punto reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.6 | |
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The Fiat Punto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Fiat Punto consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that by driving the Fiat Punto over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Fiat Punto gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.84 m | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
| Fiat Punto is 12 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, width is practically the same , while the height of Fiat Punto is 6 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. Fiat Punto has 52 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Fiat Punto (by 105 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Punto is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Polo, 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`565 | 1`435 | |
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| Quality: | low | high | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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