Peugeot 206 1998 vs Fiat Punto 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.2 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Fiat Punto is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 206 engine produces 10 HP less power than Fiat Punto, whereas torque is 71 NM less than Fiat Punto. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 206 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.9 | |
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The Fiat Punto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 206 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 Peugeot 206 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| Fiat Punto gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.82 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
| Peugeot 206 is 2 cm longer than the Fiat Punto, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 206 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 264 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1130 litres | 1080 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Peugeot 206 has 19 litres less trunk space than the Fiat Punto. This could mean that the Peugeot 206 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 Peugeot 206 (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 206 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Fiat Punto, which means Peugeot 206 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`525 | 1`550 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Peugeot 206 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Peugeot 206, so Peugeot 206 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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