Peugeot 306 (1994 – 1997) vs Fiat Barchetta (1995 – 2003): specs compared
The Fiat Barchetta is the more powerful of the two, with up to 130 hp against 124 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.9 s against 10.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 195 km/h. The Peugeot 306 uses less fuel, from 7.4 L/100 km against 8.5 L/100 km. The Fiat Barchetta is the lighter car, from 1,060 kg against 1,140 kg. At 4,143 mm, the Peugeot 306 is 224 mm longer than the Fiat Barchetta.
| Specification |
Peugeot
306
1994 – 1997
|
Fiat
Barchetta
1995 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Italy |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1997 | 1995 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 124 hp | 130 hp |
| Torque | 135 – 176 Nm | 164 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.8 – 15.2 s | 8.9 s |
| Top speed | 172 – 195 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.4 – 8.9 L/100 km | 8.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,143 mm | 3,919 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Height | 1,356 mm | 1,260 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2,281 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,140 – 1,208 kg | 1,060 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.