Ford Fiesta 2003 vs Fiat Punto 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 124 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
| Ford Fiesta and Fiat Punto have the same engine power, but Ford Fiesta torque is 10 NM more than Fiat Punto. Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Punto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Fiesta could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 690 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Focus | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Brava, Fiat Stilo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Fiat Punto might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Fiat Punto engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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: | 268 litres | 297 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
945 litres | 1080 litres | |
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Fiat Punto has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Ford Fiesta has 29 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 135 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`520 | 1`445 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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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