Fiat Punto 2003 vs Renault Twingo 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 114 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Fiat Punto is more dynamic to drive. Fiat Punto engine produces 20 HP more power than Renault Twingo, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Renault Twingo. Thanks to more power Fiat Punto reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Twingo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat Punto consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Twingo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Punto could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Punto consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Twingo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Fiat Punto gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Brava, Fiat Stilo | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Kangoo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Twingo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Fiat Punto 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.84 m | 3.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
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Fiat Punto is larger. Fiat Punto is 24 cm longer than the Renault Twingo, 1 cm wider, while the height of Fiat Punto is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 264 litres | 230 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1080 litres | 959 litres | |
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Fiat Punto has more luggage capacity. Fiat Punto has 34 litres more trunk space than the Renault Twingo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Fiat Punto (by 121 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Punto is 0.1 metres less than that of the Renault Twingo. | |||
| 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`430 | 1`345 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Fiat Punto has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Twingo, so Fiat Punto quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2600 | |
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