Fiat Punto 2012 vs Nissan Note 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Fiat Punto is more dynamic to drive. Fiat Punto engine produces 5 HP more power than Nissan Note, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Fiat Punto reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 3.6 | |
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The Nissan Note is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Fiat Punto consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Note, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Punto could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Nissan Note 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Nissan Note 2012 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.07 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.53 m | |
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Fiat Punto is smaller. Fiat Punto is 4 cm shorter than the Nissan Note, width is practically the same , while the height of Fiat Punto is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1495 litres | |
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Nissan Note has more luggage space. Fiat Punto has 50 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Note. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Note (by 465 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Punto is 0.7 metres less than that of the Nissan Note, which means Fiat Punto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Nissan Note has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Nissan Note, so Nissan Note quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 4800 | |
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