Suzuki Wagon R+ 2003 vs Fiat Punto 2003
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| 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: | 94 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+ engine produces 34 HP more power than Fiat Punto, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Fiat Punto. Despite the higher power, Suzuki Wagon R+ reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 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 Wagon R+ consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Wagon R+ could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Wagon R+ consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Fiat Punto gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Ignis, 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 Wagon R+ might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.54 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.48 m | |
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Suzuki Wagon R+ is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Wagon R+ is 30 cm shorter than the Fiat Punto, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Wagon R+ is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 218 litres | 264 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 1080 litres | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+ has 46 litres less trunk space than the Fiat Punto. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Wagon R+ (by 170 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Wagon R+ is 0.7 metres less than that of the Fiat Punto, which means Suzuki Wagon R+ can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`470 | 1`380 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1800 | |
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