2011 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2012 Audi Q3
To start off, 2012 Audi Q3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Fiat Grande Punto would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q3 (168 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. (118 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto.
Because 2012 Audi Q3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Fiat Grande Punto (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q3. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q3. 2012 Audi Q3 has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Grande Punto has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Grande Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi Q3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Fiat Grande Punto | 2012 Audi Q3 | |
| Make | Fiat | Audi |
| Model | Grande Punto | Q3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1600 mm |
