2006 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Grande Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Grande Punto would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Grande Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Grande Punto (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 50 kg more than 2006 Fiat Grande Punto.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Grande Punto (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Grande Punto | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Grande Punto | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |
