Ford Fiesta 2002 vs Fiat Punto 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.3 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Fiat Punto is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fiesta engine produces 2 HP less power than Fiat Punto, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Fiat Punto. Due to the lower power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 4.6 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Punto is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto, which means that by driving the Ford Fiesta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 3.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Fiesta is 6 cm longer than the Fiat Punto, 2 cm wider, while the height of Ford Fiesta is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 284 litres | 297 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
947 litres | 1080 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Ford Fiesta has 13 litres less trunk space than the Fiat Punto. This could mean that the Ford Fiesta uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Fiat Punto (by 133 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fiesta is 0.7 metres less than that of the Fiat Punto, which means Ford Fiesta can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`560 | 1`490 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1600 | |
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