Nissan Micra 3 Doors (1998 – 2000) vs Fiat Punto 5 Doors (1999 – 2003): specs compared
The Fiat Punto 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 80 hp against 75 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.4 s against 12.0 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.9 L/100 km against 5.2 L/100 km. The Nissan Micra 3 Doors is the lighter car, from 835 kg against 875 kg. At 3,835 mm, the Fiat Punto 5 Doors is 116 mm longer than the Nissan Micra 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Nissan
Micra 3 Doors
1998 – 2000
|
Fiat
Punto 5 Doors
1999 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Italy |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2000 | 1999 – 2003 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 3 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 54 – 75 hp | 60 – 80 hp |
| Torque | 79 – 103 Nm | 102 – 196 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.0 – 18.7 s | 11.4 – 15.0 s |
| Top speed | 146 – 170 km/h | 155 – 172 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.2 – 6.6 L/100 km | 4.9 – 6.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,719 mm | 3,835 mm |
| Width | 1,580 mm | 1,661 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,481 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,360 mm | 2,461 mm |
| Curb weight | 835 – 900 kg | 875 – 1,055 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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