Abarth Punto

Which Abarth Punto Version Should You Buy?

The Abarth Punto range in these data consists of a Mini 3-doors with a turbocharged 1368 cc Gasoline engine, a 6-speed Manual gearbox, and FWD.

The Abarth Punto range in these data consists of a Mini 3-doors with a turbocharged 1368 cc Gasoline engine, a 6-speed Manual gearbox, and FWD. The meaningful choice is between four specifications that share the exact database name 1.4 MT, so they must be distinguished by output and production period: 155 hp and 230 Nm from 2007–2010, 180 hp and 270 Nm from 2007–2010, 163 hp and 250 Nm from 2011–2014, and 180 hp and 270 Nm from 2011–2014. The 2011–2014 180 hp version is the strongest numerical all-rounder: it matches the earlier 180 hp car’s 7.5-second acceleration to 100 km/h, raises top speed from 215 to 216 km/h, and has measured combined consumption of 6.1 l/100 km. The 163 hp version is the economy-oriented alternative, while the 155 hp car is the least powerful and slowest option.

Abarth Punto generations and version differences

The first generation ran from 2007 to 2010 as a Mini 3-doors and contained two versions. The 1.4 MT with 155 hp produced 230 Nm, accelerated from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds, and reached 208 km/h. The 1.4 MT with 180 hp produced 270 Nm, completed the same acceleration test in 7.5 seconds, and reached 215 km/h. Both used a 1368 cc turbocharged Gasoline engine, a 6-speed Manual gearbox, and FWD.

Within that first generation, choosing the 180 hp 1.4 MT adds 25 hp and 40 Nm over the 155 hp version. It also cuts 0.7 seconds from the 0–100 km/h time and adds 7 km/h to top speed. Their kerb weight is identical at 1185 kg, so the performance gain is not offset by extra listed weight.

The first-generation restyling ran from 2010 to 2013 and retained the Mini 3-doors body. The supplied data list no modifications for this restyling, so engine output, performance, consumption, and weight are not measured here. It should not be treated as a separate generation or assigned specifications from either adjacent production period.

The second restyling ran from 2011 to 2014, again as a Mini 3-doors, and contained two versions. Its 1.4 MT with 163 hp delivered 250 Nm, reached 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds, and had a top speed of 213 km/h. Its 1.4 MT with 180 hp delivered 270 Nm, reached 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds, and had a top speed of 216 km/h.

Between the two 2011–2014 choices, the 180 hp 1.4 MT provides 17 hp and 20 Nm more than the 163 hp version. It is 0.7 seconds quicker to 100 km/h and 3 km/h faster at the top end. Both have the same measured city, highway, and combined consumption, the same 142 g/km CO2 figure, and the same 1185 kg kerb weight.

Abarth Punto engine specs

Every version listed here has a 1368 cc Gasoline engine with 4 Inline cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder, Turbo boost, and distributed multi-point injection. The engine is mounted Front, transverse. All four specifications use a 6-speed Manual gearbox and FWD.

Because displacement is the same throughout, calculated power per litre makes comparison straightforward. The 155 hp version develops about 113.3 hp per litre, the 163 hp version about 119.2 hp per litre, and both 180 hp versions about 131.6 hp per litre. The two 180 hp specifications therefore lead this range by output relative to engine capacity.

The 2011–2014 163 hp car reaches its 250 Nm at 2500 rpm, which is 500 rpm earlier than the 2007–2010 155 hp car reaches 230 Nm. Comparing the two 180 hp versions, both produce 270 Nm, but the 2007–2010 version reaches it at 3000 rpm while the 2011–2014 version reaches it at 2750 rpm, a difference of 250 rpm.

All versions have a compression ratio of 9.8 and a bore-and-stroke figure of 72 x 84. The listed fuel grade is 98.

Abarth Punto performance, top speed, and fuel consumption

The clearest economy comparison is between the measured 155 hp and 163 hp versions. The 2011–2014 1.4 MT with 163 hp uses 1.6 l/100 km less in the city, 0.3 l/100 km less on the highway, and 0.8 l/100 km less combined. Its CO2 figure is also 20 g/km lower. Despite having 8 hp and 20 Nm more, it records the same 8.2-second 0–100 km/h time; its top speed is 5 km/h higher.

The 2011–2014 versions make an unusual buying comparison because both measured specifications return 8 l/100 km city, 5 l/100 km highway, and 6.1 l/100 km combined. On the supplied numbers, choosing 180 hp instead of 163 hp brings quicker acceleration and a higher top speed without a measured consumption or CO2 penalty.

Direct economy comparison with the 2007–2010 1.4 MT with 180 hp is impossible: its city, highway, and combined consumption are not measured, and its CO2 output is not measured.

Abarth Punto weight, tank, wheels, and dimensions

All four listed versions have a kerb weight of 1185 kg and a gross weight of 1665 kg. Their gross-minus-kerb difference is 480 kg. Fuel-tank capacity is 45 litres, and the listed wheel sizes are 205/45 R17 and 215/45 R17. Ground clearance is not measured.

Overall length, width, height, and wheelbase are not measured in the supplied data. Those Abarth Punto dimensions therefore cannot be used to distinguish the versions.

Since kerb weight is constant, calculated weight per horsepower exposes the performance hierarchy. The 155 hp 1.4 MT carries about 7.65 kg per hp, the 163 hp 1.4 MT about 7.27 kg per hp, and each 180 hp 1.4 MT about 6.58 kg per hp. The 180 hp cars consequently have the strongest power-to-weight position in this catalogue data.

Every listed version has Independent, spring front suspension and Semi-independent rear spring suspension. Braking hardware consists of Ventilated disc front brakes and Disc rear brakes.

Which Abarth Punto version to buy and why

Choose the 2011–2014 1.4 MT with 180 hp if performance is the priority. It combines the range-leading 180 hp and 270 Nm with a 7.5-second 0–100 km/h time and the highest listed top speed, 216 km/h. It also has fully measured consumption of 8 l/100 km city, 5 l/100 km highway, and 6.1 l/100 km combined, plus Euro 5 classification.

Choose the 2011–2014 1.4 MT with 163 hp if outright speed matters less. It gives up 17 hp, 20 Nm, 0.7 seconds in the 0–100 km/h test, and 3 km/h of top speed compared with the 2011–2014 180 hp car. However, the supplied data show no economy advantage: both have identical consumption and CO2 measurements. Its objective case rests on accepting lower performance, not on a measured reduction in fuel use.

Choose the 2007–2010 1.4 MT with 180 hp if the earlier production period is specifically desired and performance takes precedence over having complete economy data. It matches the later 180 hp version’s power, torque, kerb weight, and 7.5-second acceleration time, but its top speed is 1 km/h lower. Its consumption and CO2 figures are not measured.

The 2007–2010 1.4 MT with 155 hp is the least compelling specification on numbers alone. It has the lowest power, lowest torque, slowest listed acceleration, lowest top speed, highest measured combined consumption, highest measured CO2 output, and the same kerb weight as every other listed version. Price and availability could alter a real purchase decision, but neither is measured in the supplied data, so no claim about value for money or cars for sale can be made.