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Fiat Brava fuel consumption

Of all Fiat Brava modifications produced from 1995 to 2001 real fuel consumption according to user ratings is approximately 4% higher compared to advertised consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is similar to manufacturer's stated consumption, but for diesel engines is approximately 9% higher. Starting from 1995 Fiat Brava average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was less than industry average, at 1996 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became similar to average. For more details, see the table below.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersFiat BravaAll carmakersFiat Brava
1995+5%insignificant+2%-
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1996+4%insignificant+2%+6%
1997+3%insignificant+3%+6%
1998+3%-+4%+9%
1999+3%insignificant+5%+11%
2000+4%insignificant+5%+11%
2001+5%insignificant+6%+11%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Fiat Brava.

1998 - 2001

Fiat Brava 1998 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines29.5 MPG
8.0 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *insignificant
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines39.4 MPG
6.0 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines38.6 MPG
6.1 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+11%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Fiat Brava 1998 with automatic transmission consumes on average 1.4 liters per 100 km or 18% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.

The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.2 petrol engine and manual transmission (Fiat Brava 1998 1.2 16V 82 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Fiat Brava with 1.9 diesel engine and manual transmission (Fiat Brava 1998 1.9 JTD 105 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.2 liter petrol engine
Fiat Brava 1998 1.2 16V 82 HP manual 34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km
34.6 MPG
6.8 l/100km-1%
1.6 liter petrol engine
Fiat Brava 1998 1.6 16V 103 HP manual 30.2 MPG
7.8 l/100km
28.0 MPG
8.4 l/100km+8%
Fiat Brava 1998 1.6 16V 103 HP automatic 25.6 MPG
9.2 l/100km
1.9 liter diesel engine
Fiat Brava 1998 1.9 TD 75 HP manual 36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km
Fiat Brava 2001 1.9 JTD 100 HP manual 42.8 MPG
5.5 l/100km
Fiat Brava 1998 1.9 TD 101 HP manual 36.2 MPG
6.5 l/100km
Fiat Brava 1998 1.9 JTD 105 HP manual 42.8 MPG
5.5 l/100km
38.6 MPG
6.1 l/100km+11%
1995 - 1998

Fiat Brava 1995 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines26.9 MPG
8.8 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines28.5 MPG
8.3 l/100km
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines37.1 MPG
6.3 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+6%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Fiat Brava 1995 with automatic transmission consumes on average 2 liters per 100 km or 24% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Fiat Brava fuel economy is slightly worse than average. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.6 petrol engine and manual transmission (Fiat Brava 1995 1.6 103 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Fiat Brava with 1.9 diesel engine and manual transmission (Fiat Brava 1995 1.9 D 65 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.4 liter petrol engine
Fiat Brava 1995 1.4 80 HP manual 29.4 MPG
8.0 l/100km
29.8 MPG
7.9 l/100km-1%
1.6 liter petrol engine
Fiat Brava 1995 1.6 103 HP manual 28.3 MPG
8.3 l/100km
28.7 MPG
8.2 l/100km-1%
Fiat Brava 1996 1.6 103 HP automatic 22.8 MPG
10.3 l/100km
1.7 liter petrol engine
Fiat Brava 1995 1.7 1.8 113 HP manual 28.0 MPG
8.4 l/100km
27.0 MPG
8.7 l/100km+4%
1.9 liter diesel engine
Fiat Brava 1995 1.9 D 65 HP manual 38.6 MPG
6.1 l/100km
Fiat Brava 1996 1.9 Tds 75 HP manual 36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km
Fiat Brava 1996 1.9 Tds 101 HP manual 36.2 MPG
6.5 l/100km
34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km+6%

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.