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Fiat Punto 2003 fuel consumption

Fiat Punto from 2003 to 2010 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 14% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 22% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 6% higher. Starting from 2003 Fiat Punto average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was significantly higher than average, at 2004 it was slightly above industry average, at 2010 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 PuntoAll carmakersFiat Punto
2003+6%+12% +8%+7%
Show all years
2004+7%+12% +9%+7%
2005+8%+12% +10%+7%
2006+9%+13% +11%+7%
2007+11%+14% +12%+7%
2008+12%+17% +13%-
2009+14%+17% +14%-
2010+16%+17% +16%-

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

2003 - 2010

Fiat Punto 2003 3 doors fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines37.3 MPG
6.3 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines33.4 MPG
7.0 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+11%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines48.0 MPG
4.9 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines45.7 MPG
5.2 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+9%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Fiat Punto 2003 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.2 liters per 100 km or 2% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Fiat Punto advertised fuel economy is significantly above average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is slightly better than average.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.3 diesel engine and manual transmission (Fiat Punto 2003 1.3 JTD 16v 70 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Fiat Punto with 1.9 diesel engine and manual transmission (Fiat Punto 2003 1.9 JTD 85 Hp 85 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.2 liter petrol engine
Fiat Punto 2003 1.2 60 HP manual 41.3 MPG
5.7 l/100km
36.2 MPG
6.5 l/100km+14%
Fiat Punto 2003 1.2 Automatic 60 HP automatic 42.8 MPG
5.5 l/100km
Fiat Punto 2006 1.2 60 HP manual 41.3 MPG
5.7 l/100km
34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km+21%
Fiat Punto 2003 1.2 16v 80 HP manual 39.2 MPG
6.0 l/100km
35.1 MPG
6.7 l/100km+12%
Fiat Punto 2004 1.2 16v Automatic 80 HP automatic 36.2 MPG
6.5 l/100km
1.3 liter diesel engine
Fiat Punto 2003 1.3 JTD 16v 70 HP manual 52.3 MPG
4.5 l/100km
51.1 MPG
4.6 l/100km+2%
1.4 liter petrol engine
Fiat Punto 2003 1.4 16v 95 HP manual 38.6 MPG
6.1 l/100km
34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km+13%
Fiat Punto 2003 1.4 16v 95 HP manual 35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km
34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km+5%
1.7 liter petrol engine
Fiat Punto 2003 1.7 1.8 16v 130 HP manual 28.3 MPG
8.3 l/100km
28.3 MPG
8.3 l/100km0%
1.9 liter diesel engine
Fiat Punto 2003 1.9 JTD 85 Hp 85 HP manual 48.0 MPG
4.9 l/100km
41.3 MPG
5.7 l/100km+16%
Fiat Punto 2003 1.9 JTD 100 Hp 100 HP manual 44.4 MPG
5.3 l/100km
2003 - 2010

Fiat Punto 2003 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines39.5 MPG
6.0 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines35.1 MPG
6.7 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+13%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines48.0 MPG
4.9 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines51.1 MPG
4.6 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *insignificant

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Fiat Punto 2003 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.2 liters per 100 km or 2% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Fiat Punto advertised fuel economy is significantly above average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is slightly better than average.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.3 diesel engine and manual transmission (Fiat Punto 2003 1.3 JTD 16v 70 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Fiat Punto with 1.9 diesel engine and manual transmission (Fiat Punto 2003 1.9 JTD 80 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.2 liter petrol engine
Fiat Punto 2003 1.2 60 HP manual 41.3 MPG
5.7 l/100km
36.2 MPG
6.5 l/100km+14%
Fiat Punto 2003 1.2 Automatic 60 HP automatic 42.8 MPG
5.5 l/100km
Fiat Punto 2003 1.2 i 80 HP manual 39.2 MPG
6.0 l/100km
34.6 MPG
6.8 l/100km+13%
Fiat Punto 2004 1.2 i Automatic 80 HP automatic 36.2 MPG
6.5 l/100km
1.3 liter diesel engine
Fiat Punto 2003 1.3 JTD 16v 70 HP manual 52.3 MPG
4.5 l/100km
51.1 MPG
4.6 l/100km+2%
1.4 liter petrol engine
Fiat Punto 2003 1.4 16v 95 HP manual 38.6 MPG
6.1 l/100km
34.6 MPG
6.8 l/100km+11%
1.9 liter diesel engine
Fiat Punto 2003 1.9 JTD 80 HP manual 48.0 MPG
4.9 l/100km
Fiat Punto 2003 1.9 Multijet 100 HP manual 44.4 MPG
5.3 l/100km

* - 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.