Fiat Tempra

Fiat Tempra 1 generation: the versions you are choosing between

One generation, one body (Sedan), one drive (FWD), one fuel label (95), one tank (60 L), one ground clearance (150 mm). Boost on every listed engine is No. Cylinders: 4, layout: Inline, valves per cylinder: 2. Wheel sizes: not measured. CO2 and eco class: not measured.

One generation, one body (Sedan), one drive (FWD), one fuel label (95), one tank (60 L), one ground clearance (150 mm). Boost on every listed engine is No. Cylinders: 4, layout: Inline, valves per cylinder: 2. Wheel sizes: not measured. CO2 and eco class: not measured.

The catalogue field counts 30 modifications for this generation; the supplied records compared below are the 12 complete version rows in the launch data. Same name, different power: treat them as separate cars.

Specs: engines and transmissions

Engine position is Front, transverse only on 1.6 MT (90 hp); on every other version it is not measured. Compression is 9.2 on all 1.4 and 1.6 rows and 9.5 on all 1.8 and 2.0 rows. Bore × stroke: 80.5 × 67.4 (both 1.4), 86.4 × 67.4 (all 1.6), 84 × 79.5 on 1.8 MT (90 hp) only, 84 × 79.2 on the other three 1.8 rows, 84 × 90 on both 2.0 rows.

Specific output (hp per litre, from the table): 1.4 MT (69 hp) 50.3 hp/L; 1.4 MT (78 hp) 56.9; 1.6 MT (75 hp) 47.4; 1.6 MT (78 hp) and 1.6 AT (78 hp) 49.3; 1.6 MT (90 hp) 56.9; 1.8 MT (90 hp) 51.3; 1.8 MT (101 hp) 57.5; 1.8 MT (103 hp) 58.7; 1.8 MT (105 hp) 59.8 (highest); 2.0 MT / 2.0 AT 56.6. The 2.0 is the largest engine, not the densest.

Performance and economy (mpg / L/100 km)

0–100 km/h, where measured:

• 1.8 MT (103 hp): 11.4 s — shortest
• 1.8 MT (101 hp): 12.5 s — 1.1 s slower than the 103 hp 1.8, same 188 km/h top speed
• 2.0 MT (113 hp) and 2.0 AT (113 hp): 12.9 s, 185 km/h — 1.5 s slower than 1.8 MT (103 hp) and 3 km/h slower, despite +10 hp and +19 Nm versus that 1.8
• 1.6 MT (90 hp): 13.2 s, 182 km/h
• 1.4 MT (78 hp): 13.4 s, 172 km/h
• 1.6 MT (75 hp): 13.8 s, 170 km/h; 1.6 MT (78 hp): 13.8 s, 168 km/h
• 1.4 MT (69 hp): 14.4 s, 163 km/h — slowest and lowest top speed (25 km/h below 188)

Not measured for 0–100 and top speed: 1.6 AT (78 hp), 1.8 MT (90 hp), 1.8 MT (105 hp).

Fuel (L/100 km) is measured on three cars only:

• 1.4 MT (69 hp): city 9.2, highway 5.5, mixed 7.3
• 1.4 MT (78 hp): city 9, highway 5.6, mixed 7.4
• 2.0 MT (113 hp): city 12, highway 7.8, mixed 9.5

All other versions: city, highway, mixed not measured. 2.0 AT economy not measured even though 0–100 matches the 2.0 MT.

On mixed figures, a 60 L tank implies about 822 km for 1.4 MT (69 hp) (60 / 7.3 × 100) versus about 632 km for 2.0 MT (113 hp) (60 / 9.5 × 100): 190 km less range for the 2.0. The 78 hp 1.4 is 0.1 L/100 km thirstier mixed than the 69 hp 1.4, with city 0.2 better and highway 0.1 worse.

Spread of measured 0–100: 3.0 s (11.4–14.4). Spread of measured top speed: 25 km/h. Power span: 44 hp (69–113). Torque span: 50 Nm (106–156).

Dimensions, weight, chassis

Ground clearance is 150 mm on every version. Tank 60 L. Wheels not measured. Front suspension Independent, spring on all twelve. Rear suspension Independent, spring where listed; not measured on 1.6 MT (78 hp), 1.6 AT (78 hp), 1.8 MT (90 hp), 1.8 MT (103 hp), 1.8 MT (105 hp). Front brakes Disc on all. Rear brakes: Disc on both 1.4, 1.6 MT (75 hp), 1.6 MT (90 hp), 1.8 MT (101 hp), both 2.0; Drum on 1.6 MT (78 hp), 1.6 AT (78 hp), 1.8 MT (103 hp); not measured on 1.8 MT (90 hp) and 1.8 MT (105 hp).

Kerb / gross / payload (gross − kerb) where both masses exist:

Kerb and gross not measured for 1.6 MT (78 hp), 1.6 AT (78 hp), 1.8 MT (90 hp), 1.8 MT (103 hp), 1.8 MT (105 hp).

Lightest measured kerb: 1.4 MT (78 hp) at 1030 kg — 168 kg under the 2.0. Highest payload among measured pairs: that same 1.4 at 540 kg. Lowest kg/hp: both 2.0 at 10.60. Highest kg/hp: 1.4 MT (69 hp) at 15.26. 1.6 MT (75 hp) has the smallest measured payload (505 kg).

Which version to choose

If the number that matters is 0–100: take 1.8 MT (103 hp). It is the only row at 11.4 s. It is 1.1 s quicker than 1.8 MT (101 hp) despite −3 Nm (137 vs 140) and +2 hp. Rear brakes on the 103 hp car are Drum; on the 101 hp car they are Disc. Kerb for the 103 is not measured, so you cannot score kg/hp on it. Top speed is tied with the 101 at 188 km/h.

If you want the same 1.8 family with a full measured mass: 1.8 MT (101 hp) is the only 1.8 with kerb 1168 kg and gross 1690 kg. Versus 1.6 MT (90 hp) that is +11 hp, +13 Nm, −0.7 s (12.5 vs 13.2), +6 km/h (188 vs 182), +60 kg kerb. Versus 2.0 MT (113 hp) it is −12 hp, −16 Nm, but 0.4 s quicker (12.5 vs 12.9) and 3 km/h faster, 30 kg lighter.

If you want the most horsepower and torque: 2.0 MT (113 hp) or 2.0 AT (113 hp) — 113 hp / 156 Nm, 1995 cc. They share 0–100 12.9 s and 185 km/h, so the Automatic 4 does not lose a measured second versus the Manual 5 on this pair. What the 2.0 buys versus 1.4 MT (69 hp) is +44 hp, +50 Nm, −1.5 s, +22 km/h, +145 kg kerb, and mixed consumption +2.2 L/100 km (9.5 vs 7.3) where both are measured. Versus 1.8 MT (103 hp) the 2.0 is slower and lower on top speed; you are paying displacement for +19 Nm, not for a shorter sprint.

If you want the 1.6 that actually moves like a step up from 1.4: skip the 75 and 78 hp 1.6 manuals for pace. 1.6 MT (90 hp) is +15 hp and +2 Nm versus 1.6 MT (75 hp), 0.6 s quicker, +12 km/h (182 vs 170), +33 kg kerb (1108 vs 1075). Versus 1.4 MT (78 hp) it is +12 hp, +19 Nm, 0.2 s quicker, +10 km/h, +78 kg. Feed is Distributed injection (multi-point); the weaker 1.6s use Central injection (single-point or single- point). Specific output matches the carb 1.4 at 56.9 hp/L. Economy on this 90 hp 1.6 is not measured.

If you want the cheapest-to-run measured petrol: 1.4 MT (69 hp) at mixed 7.3. It is 9 hp and 2 Nm down on the other 1.4 MT (78 hp), 1.0 s slower (14.4 vs 13.4), 9 km/h slower (163 vs 172), and 23 kg heavier (1053 vs 1030). The 78 hp 1.4 is the one with Carburetor; the 69 hp 1.4 is Central injection. The carb 1.4 is also the lightest car in the table. If you can live with a carburetor, the 1.4 MT (78 hp) beats the injected 69 hp 1.4 on every measured performance number and on kerb, for 0.1 L/100 km extra mixed.

Do not buy a 1.6 expecting more punch than a 1.4 unless it is the 90 hp row. 1.6 MT (75 hp) is 3 hp down on 1.4 MT (78 hp), 0.4 s slower, 2 km/h slower, 45 kg heavier. 1.6 MT (78 hp) matches the 1.4’s 78 hp but is 4 km/h slower (168 vs 172), same 13.8 s as the 75 hp 1.6 (and 0.4 s behind the 78 hp 1.4), with kerb not measured and rear Drum. Displacement +209 cc versus 1.4 does not show up as a quicker car on these two 1.6s.

Automatic: only two. 1.6 AT (78 hp) is Automatic 3, same 78 hp / 124 Nm as 1.6 MT (78 hp), 0–100 not measured, top speed not measured, masses not measured, rear Drum. You cannot score what the 3-speed costs in seconds. 2.0 AT (113 hp) is Automatic 4; 0–100 and top speed equal the 2.0 MT. If you need an automatic and want numbers, the 2.0 AT is the only automatic with a complete sprint/top-speed pair.

1.8 MT (90 hp) versus 1.6 MT (90 hp): same 90 hp / 66 kW, +1 Nm (128 vs 127), +175 cc, compression 9.5 vs 9.2, but 0–100, top speed, masses, rear brakes, rear suspension all not measured on the 1.8. On paper the extra 1.8 capacity at the same power is 51.3 hp/L versus 56.9 on the 1.6 — you are not buying density. Prefer the 1.6 MT 90 hp unless you specifically need the 1756 cc row.

1.8 MT (105 hp) is the peak 1.8 on power (105 hp, 59.8 hp/L) and 138 Nm, but 0–100, top speed, masses, rear brakes are not measured. You cannot prove it is faster than the 103 hp 1.8.

Reliability and problems

This dataset has no failure rates, no service intervals, no rust scores. Reliability is not measured. What you can use as a proxy is completeness of the row: 1.4 MT (69 hp), 1.4 MT (78 hp), 1.6 MT (75 hp), 1.6 MT (90 hp), 1.8 MT (101 hp), 2.0 MT (113 hp) and 2.0 AT (113 hp) have kerb plus a 0–100 figure (the 1.4s and 2.0 MT also have mixed fuel). 1.6 AT (78 hp), 1.8 MT (90 hp) and 1.8 MT (105 hp) are the thinnest cards: several of 0–100, top speed, masses, and rear brakes not measured. Drum versus Disc on the rear is a spec split, not a reliability verdict.

Short buy map

• Fastest measured: 1.8 MT (103 hp) — 11.4 s, 188 km/h, Drum rear, kerb not measured.
• Fast 1.8 with full weights: 1.8 MT (101 hp) — 12.5 s, 188 km/h, 1168 kg.
• Most hp/Nm: 2.0 MT (113 hp) or 2.0 AT (113 hp) — 113 hp, 156 Nm, 12.9 s, 185 km/h; 2.0 MT mixed 9.5 L/100 km.
• Best measured 1.6: 1.6 MT (90 hp) — 90 hp, 13.2 s, 182 km/h, 1108 kg.
• Lightest / strongest 1.4: 1.4 MT (78 hp) — Carburetor, 1030 kg, 13.4 s, 172 km/h, mixed 7.4.
• Lowest mixed fuel: 1.4 MT (69 hp) — 7.3 L/100 km, 14.4 s, 163 km/h.
• Only automatics: 1.6 AT (78 hp) (3-speed, sprint not measured) and 2.0 AT (113 hp) (4-speed, same 12.9 s as 2.0 MT).
• Avoid if you wanted “a bigger 1.6 than a 1.4”: 1.6 MT (75 hp) and 1.6 MT (78 hp) lose the 0–100 comparison to 1.4 MT (78 hp).