Fiat Punto I (176) or Volkswagen Polo III (6N)?

1993–1999 vs 1994–2001 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Convertible vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: Punto I (176) 3,760 mm, Polo III (6N) 4,285 mm — a 53 cm difference.
Boot: Punto I (176) 275 l, Polo III (6N) 455 l.
Lowest consumption: Punto I (176) 5.2 l/100 km, Polo III (6N) 4.6 l/100 km.
Power: Punto I (176) 40–98 kW, Polo III (6N) 37–92 kW.
Standard equipment: Punto I (176) 17 items (S), Polo III (6N) 11 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Volkswagen Polo III (6N)1994–2001 · 10 engines · CL, GL, Trendline, ComfortlineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

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	Fiat Punto I (176)1993–1999no listings	Volkswagen Polo III (6N)1994–2001no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,760 mm	Length3,715 mm–4,285 mm
Width	Width1,620 mm–1,625 mm	Width1,640 mm–1,655 mm
Height	Height1,400 mm–1,450 mm	Height1,420 mm–1,430 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,440 mm–2,450 mm	Wheelbase2,400 mm–2,443 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance125 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume190 l–275 l	Trunk volume245 l–455 l
Curb weight	Curb weight860 kg–1,030 kg	Curb weight890 kg–1,085 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank47 l	Fuel tank45 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1993–1999	Production years1994–2001
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Convertible	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Sedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines10
Power	Power40–98 kW (54–133 hp)	Power37–92 kW (50–125 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–1.7	Displacement (l)1.0–1.9
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 consumption4.6 l/100 km · 1.4 TDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 1.4 GT Turbo	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 1.6 GTI
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed202 km/h
Trim levelsS · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim17 · S	Items in the base trim11 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim28 · ELX	Items in the top trim24 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort3 · 1
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—
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
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 · 0
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag—
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag—
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 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Fiat Punto I (176) or Volkswagen Polo III (6N)?

Length: Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 4,285 mm, Fiat Punto I (176) 3,760 mm (a 525 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,443 vs 2,450 mm. Boot: 455 vs 275 l.

Which uses less fuel — Fiat Punto I (176) or Volkswagen Polo III (6N)?

The most frugal Fiat Punto I (176) uses 5.2 l/100 km (1.7 TD 63); the most frugal Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 4.6 l/100 km (1.4 TDI).

Which is more powerful — Fiat Punto I (176) or Volkswagen Polo III (6N)?

The strongest Fiat Punto I (176) makes 98 kW (133 hp) (1.4 GT Turbo); the strongest Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 92 kW (125 hp) (1.6 GTI).

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