Fiat Punto 3 Doors (1999 – 2003) vs Holden Barina 3 Doors (2000 – 2005): specs compared
The Fiat Punto 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 131 hp against 126 hp. The Holden Barina 3 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 s against 8.6 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.4 L/100 km against 4.9 L/100 km. The Fiat Punto 3 Doors is the lighter car, from 860 kg against 920 kg.
| Specification |
Fiat
Punto 3 Doors
1999 – 2003
|
Holden
Barina 3 Doors
2000 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Australia |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2003 | 2000 – 2005 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 5 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 131 hp | 60 – 125 hp |
| Torque | 102 – 196 Nm | 88 – 240 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.6 – 15.0 s | 8.0 – 15.0 s |
| Top speed | 155 – 205 km/h | 155 – 202 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.9 – 8.3 L/100 km | 4.4 – 7.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,800 mm | 3,838 mm |
| Width | 1,661 mm | 1,646 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,461 mm | 2,492 mm |
| Curb weight | 860 – 1,040 kg | 920 – 1,155 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

