Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Dynamic
The Fiat Grande Punto has two 1-liter engines at your disposal: an eight-valve or sixteen-valve. Although Japanese manufacturers have set the multi-valve method as standard, it is not said that it is always good, desirable, or worth your money.
When comparing the two engines, the power difference is quite significant (57 kW / 78 hp vs 70 kW / 95 hp) as well as the difference between the maximum torques (115 Nm vs 128 Nm). However, we usually ignore the fact that an eight-valve engine develops its maximum torque at 3000 rpm, while a (sportier) sixteen-valve engine develops at 4500 rpm.
Now put yourself in the shoes of the average Punto buyer who doesn't set speed records on the road. Due to the torque it will follow the traffic well, the engine will deliberately “hold” between the two and four thousand numbers on the rev counter, maybe sometimes “blow” the exhaust system to five thousand, but definitely avoid turning into a red field, because then the engine is just uncomfortably loud. The engine is developed enough at lower revs to allow the rest of the family to sleep comfortably even on long trips, and above all, it is moderately thirsty, which is even more important today.
In the test, we had a three-door version, which itself is more sporty, and dynamic equipment, which is mainly chosen by more dynamic drivers. That is, we turned the sports steering wheel, which just fell into our hands, sat in the more pronounced side seats (although they look better than shells) and most of all laughed at our friends, who reminded us of gymnasts when we went to the back. seat.
There is enough equipment for spoiled people, but we were surprised by the low-quality work, since the crickets under the dashboard were very active, and most importantly, the tailgate was so poorly installed that the three of us in the editorial office (independently of each other)) checked whether they had closed we trunk completely. Apparently, the Italians had a really bad day at work.
Such a Punto can only conditionally satisfy a more sporty driver (appearance, equipment, transmission), who likes to listen to the sportier voice of the engine at 5000 rpm, since this is mainly written on the skin of a calm driver who does not want to give up three doors. a pinch of sports accessories, the engine jump up to 4000 rpm is more than enough.
Alyosha Mrak
Photo: Aleš Pavletič.
Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Dynamic
Basic data
| Sales: | Avto Triglav doo |
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| Base model price: | 11.262,73 € |
| Test model cost: | 11.901,19 € |
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| Power: | 57kW (78 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 13,2 with |
| Maximum speed: | 165 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 6,1l / 100km |
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - petrol - displacement 1368 cm3 - maximum power 57 kW (78 hp) at 6000 rpm - maximum torque 115 Nm at 3000 rpm. |
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| Energy transfer: | front wheel drive engine - 5-speed manual transmission - tires 175/65 R 15 T (Dunlop SP30). |
| Capacity: | top speed 165 km / h - acceleration 0-100 km / h in 13,2 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 7,7 / 5,2 / 6,1 l / 100 km. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1100 kg - permissible gross weight 1585 kg. |
| External dimensions: | length 4030 mm - width 1687 mm - height 1490 mm |
| Inner dimensions: | fuel tank 45 l. |
| Box: | 275 |
Our measurements
| T = 20 ° C / p = 1018 mbar / rel. Ownership: 67% / Condition, km meter: 10547 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 14,6s |
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| 402m from the city: | 19,3 years ( 115 km / h) |
| 1000m from the city: | 35,8 years ( 143 km / h) |
| Flexibility 50-90km / h: | 12,9s |
| Flexibility 80-120km / h: | 20,3s |
| Maximum speed: | 164km / h (V.) |
| test consumption: | 8,6 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 42,9m |
| AM table: | 42m |
evaluation
Handsome, spacious, with a good driving position, but at the same time quite nervous and moderately thirsty. Fiat is back on its feet, so you'll be satisfied too. If the Italian workers didn't have a bad day to assemble ...
We praise and reproach
engine
driving position
trunk
Equipment
Transmission
workmanship
too soft seats
opening the trunk only with a key or a button from the inside
difficult access to the back bench
