Fiat Punto I (176) or Fiat Punto II (188)?

1993–1999 vs 1999–2005 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Convertible vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Punto I (176) 3,760 mm, Punto II (188) 3,835 mm — a 8 cm difference.
Boot: Punto I (176) 275 l, Punto II (188) 297 l.
Lowest consumption: Punto I (176) 5.2 l/100 km, Punto II (188) 4.4 l/100 km.
Power: Punto I (176) 40–98 kW, Punto II (188) 44–96 kW.
Standard equipment: Punto I (176) 17 items (S), Punto II (188) 21 items (Active).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Fiat Punto I (176)1993–1999 · 11 engines · S, SX, ELX, SportingSpecifications →Listings →

Fiat Punto II (188)1999–2005 · 10 engines · Active, Dynamic, Emotion, SportingSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Fiat Punto I (176)1993–1999no listings	Fiat Punto II (188)1999–2005no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,760 mm	Length3,760 mm–3,835 mm
Width	Width1,620 mm–1,625 mm	Width1,660 mm
Height	Height1,400 mm–1,450 mm	Height1,455 mm–1,480 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,440 mm–2,450 mm	Wheelbase2,460 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance125 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume190 l–275 l	Trunk volume275 l–297 l
Curb weight	Curb weight860 kg–1,030 kg	Curb weight940 kg–1,100 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank47 l	Fuel tank47 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1993–1999	Production years1999–2005
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Convertible	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines10
Power	Power40–98 kW (54–133 hp)	Power44–96 kW (60–131 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–1.7	Displacement (l)1.2–1.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.7 TD 63	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.3 Multijet 70
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 1.4 GT Turbo	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 1.8 16V HGT 130
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed205 km/h
Trim levelsS · Active
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim17 · S	Items in the base trim21 · Active
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim28 · ELX	Items in the top trim33 · Emotion
Equipment · Comfort3 · 4
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 6
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Fiat Punto I (176) or Fiat Punto II (188)?

Length: Fiat Punto II (188) 3,835 mm, Fiat Punto I (176) 3,760 mm (a 75 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,460 vs 2,450 mm. Boot: 297 vs 275 l.

Which uses less fuel — Fiat Punto I (176) or Fiat Punto II (188)?

The most frugal Fiat Punto I (176) uses 5.2 l/100 km (1.7 TD 63); the most frugal Fiat Punto II (188) 4.4 l/100 km (1.3 Multijet 70).

Which is more powerful — Fiat Punto I (176) or Fiat Punto II (188)?

The strongest Fiat Punto I (176) makes 98 kW (133 hp) (1.4 GT Turbo); the strongest Fiat Punto II (188) 96 kW (131 hp) (1.8 16V HGT 130).

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