Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
The 5-door Punto was one of Fiat's most successful cars in modern history for the Italian carmaker. Giorgetto Giugiaro designed it.
The Uno lineup was old enough to be replaced, and Fiat didn't want to use the same name again. Its management said to end that and start from a new point (Punto – It.). It was introduced in late 1993 and won the 1995 "Car of The Year" award, beating the Polo, its closest competitor. The small-segment vehicle was a huge success. It was available with three body versions: 3- and 5-door hatchback and a convertible.
Italdesign Studio was responsible for the car's design and considered that the era of boxy-looking vehicles was over. As a result, the edges were softer and rounded. The five-door version featured a slightly ascending beltline, but not as aggressive as the one found on its three-door sibling. At the back, the taillights were installed on the C-pillars to be protected by small parking bumps, especially in the cities where the push-bumper system was usual in tight side-parking spots.
The biodesign trend started to get more attention to the market, which was easy to spot inside the Punto. It featured an unusual-looking dashboard, with a wide shelf extended from left to right. It offered a useful storage area for the front passenger as well. The designer installed a split-folding rear bench seatback to make room for the trunk, expanding the luggage space from 275 liters (9.7 cu-ft) to 1080 liters (38.1 cu-ft).
Fiat chose a wide range of engines for a small-segment vehicle, with power ranged between 57 hp and 90 hp.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 5MT FWD (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1242 cm3 |
Power: | 44 KW @ 5500 RPM 60 HP @ 5500 RPM 59 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 72 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 98 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/70 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 148 in (3759 mm) |
Width: | 63.8 in (1621 mm) |
Height: | 57.1 in (1450 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/54.3 in (1,400/1,379 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.7 cuFT (275 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1904.8 lbs (864 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2932.1 lbs (1330 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 148 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1242 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 6000 RPM 75 HP @ 6000 RPM 74 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 80 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 108 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 148 in (3759 mm) |
Width: | 63.8 in (1621 mm) |
Height: | 57.1 in (1450 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/54.3 in (1,400/1,379 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.7 cuFT (275 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1951.1 lbs (885 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3053.4 lbs (1385 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 160 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1581 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5750 RPM 90 HP @ 5750 RPM 89 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 95 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 129 Nm @ 2750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110.6 mph (178 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/60TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 148 in (3759 mm) |
Width: | 63.8 in (1621 mm) |
Height: | 57.1 in (1450 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/54.3 in (1,400/1,379 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.7 cuFT (275 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2067.9 lbs (938 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3174.7 lbs (1440 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 183 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L D 5MT FWD (57 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1698 cm3 |
Power: | 42 KW @ 4500 RPM 57 HP @ 4500 RPM 56 BHP @ 4500 RPM |
Torque: | 72 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 98 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93.2 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 20 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/65 TR 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 148 in (3759 mm) |
Width: | 63.8 in (1621 mm) |
Height: | 57.1 in (1450 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/54.3 in (1,400/1,379 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.7 cuFT (275 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2314.9 lbs (1050 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3196.7 lbs (1450 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 159 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L D 5MT FWD (63 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1698 cm3 |
Power: | 46 KW @ 4500 RPM 63 HP @ 4500 RPM 62 BHP @ 4500 RPM |
Torque: | 87 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 118 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96.3 mph (155 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 148 in (3759 mm) |
Width: | 63.8 in (1621 mm) |
Height: | 57.1 in (1450 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/54.3 in (1,400/1,379 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.7 cuFT (275 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2206.8 lbs (1001 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3196.7 lbs (1450 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 164 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L Turbo D 5MT FWD (72 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1698 cm3 |
Power: | 53 KW @ 4500 RPM 72 HP @ 4500 RPM 71 BHP @ 4500 RPM |
Torque: | 101 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 137 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 101.3 mph (163 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/60TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 148 in (3759 mm) |
Width: | 63.8 in (1621 mm) |
Height: | 57.1 in (1450 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/54.3 in (1,400/1,379 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.7 cuFT (275 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2314.9 lbs (1050 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3306.9 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 154 g/km |