Skoda Fabia 2000 vs Fiat Punto 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
| Skoda Fabia engine produces 20 HP more power than Fiat Punto, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Fiat Punto. Despite the higher power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
|
The Fiat Punto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia 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 Skoda Fabia could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 660 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.96 m | 3.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Skoda Fabia is 10 cm longer than the Fiat Punto, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 297 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1015 litres | 1080 litres | |
|
Fiat Punto has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Skoda Fabia 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 65 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| 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: | 1`570 kg | 1`445 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`075 kg | 935 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 495 kg | 510 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Skoda Fabia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Skoda Fabia, so Skoda Fabia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Skoda Fabia has
|
Fiat Punto has
| |