Fiat Punto 2012 vs Suzuki Splash 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 77 HP | 94 HP | |
| Torque: | 115 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Fiat Punto is more dynamic to drive. Fiat Punto engine produces 17 HP less power than Suzuki Splash, but torque is 1 NM more than Suzuki Splash. Despite less power, Fiat Punto reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.7 | |
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The Fiat Punto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Fiat Punto consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Splash, which means that by driving the Fiat Punto over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Fiat Punto gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Suzuki Splash engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Fiat Grande Punto, Fiat Doblo, Alfa Romeo MiTo | Used also on Opel Agila | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Fiat Punto might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.07 m | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.59 m | |
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Fiat Punto is larger, but lower. Fiat Punto is 35 cm longer than the Suzuki Splash, width is practically the same , while the height of Fiat Punto is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | 178 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1050 litres | |
| Fiat Punto has 97 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Splash. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Splash (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Punto is 1.5 metres more than that of the Suzuki Splash, 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`585 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Suzuki Splash has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 165 percent more cases than Suzuki Splash, so Suzuki Splash quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | no data | |
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