Suzuki Ignis 2001 vs Fiat Punto 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 83 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Suzuki Ignis is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Ignis engine produces 23 HP more power than Fiat Punto, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Fiat Punto. Thanks to more power Suzuki Ignis reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Punto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Ignis consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Ignis could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Ignis consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Fiat Punto gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Wagon R+, Suzuki Jimny | Used also on Fiat Panda | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Ignis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.62 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.48 m | |
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Suzuki Ignis is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Ignis is 18 cm shorter than the Fiat Punto, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Ignis is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 264 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
620 litres | 1080 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Suzuki Ignis has 16 litres more trunk space than the Fiat Punto. The Fiat Punto may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Fiat Punto (by 460 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Ignis is 0.4 metres less than that of the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 800 | 1`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Suzuki Ignis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Suzuki Ignis, so Suzuki Ignis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
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