Fiat Punto 2006 vs Toyota Yaris 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 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: | 60 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 102 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving. Fiat Punto engine produces 40 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Fiat Punto reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat Punto consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Punto could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Punto consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 280'000 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 Fiat Punto engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Fiat Panda | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso, Toyota iQ | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Yaris engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2009 1.3 engine: The engine is known for its reliability but exhibits several common issues, especially as mileage increases. Owners report minor oil consumption, which tends to grow over time due to piston ring coking. Individual ignition ... More about Toyota Yaris 2009 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.84 m | 3.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.53 m | |
| Fiat Punto is 5 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Fiat Punto is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 264 litres | 313 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1080 litres | 1086 litres | |
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Toyota Yaris has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Fiat Punto uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Yaris (by 6 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Punto is 1.1 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Fiat Punto can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`480 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2800 | |
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