Fiat Grande Punto 2008 vs Volkswagen Polo 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 55 HP | |
| Torque: | 102 NM | 108 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 17.5 seconds | |
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Fiat Grande Punto is more dynamic to drive. Fiat Grande Punto engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 6 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Fiat Grande Punto reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Grande Punto is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Fiat Grande Punto consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Grande Punto could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Fiat Grande Punto consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
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Fiat Grande Punto is larger. Fiat Grande Punto is 11 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 4 cm wider, while the height of Fiat Grande Punto is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1030 litres | |
| Fiat Grande Punto has 5 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Grande Punto is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Fiat Grande Punto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Fiat Grande Punto, so Volkswagen Polo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2000 | |
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