Fiat Uno

Which Fiat Uno Version Should You Buy?

The Fiat Uno version to choose depends on whether you value low fuel consumption, modest kerb weight, stronger performance, or turbocharged power. The catalogue covers one generation in original and restyled form: the original Mini 5-doors model ran from 1983 to 1989 with 22 versions, while the restyling ran from 1989 to 2002 with 23 versions.

The Fiat Uno version to choose depends on whether you value low fuel consumption, modest kerb weight, stronger performance, or turbocharged power. The catalogue covers one generation in original and restyled form: the original Mini 5-doors model ran from 1983 to 1989 with 22 versions, while the restyling ran from 1989 to 2002 with 23 versions. Among the listed specifications, the original 1.4 MT turbo diesel uses the least highway fuel at 4.2 l/100 km, while the restyled 1.4 MT turbo gasoline version is the quickest, reaching 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds and 200 km/h. Buyers wanting a simpler gasoline option can compare the 0.9 MT and 1.0 MT versions, while the 1.1 MT variants provide a middle ground.

Fiat Uno generations and version differences

The 1983–1989 Fiat Uno is the original form of the generation. It has a Mini 5-doors body and 22 catalogue versions. The specifications shown here include gasoline engines from 903 to 1,498 cc, plus 1,301 cc and 1,367 cc diesel engines. All listed versions use FWD and a Manual gearbox. Most have 5 gears, although the 55 hp 1.1 MT has 4.

The 1989–2002 Fiat Uno is the restyling within the same generation, not a separate generation. It retains the Mini 5-doors body and expands the catalogue to 23 versions. The listed restyled selection is entirely gasoline-powered, ranging from a 903 cc 0.9 MT with 45 hp to a 1,372 cc turbo 1.4 MT with 114 hp. Every listed restyled version combines FWD with a 5-speed Manual gearbox.

Fiat Uno engine specs and horsepower

Repeated names identify distinct database versions and are therefore separated by power. Duplicate specifications are retained where the source lists different suspension arrangements.

The strongest power-per-litre result belongs to the restyled turbo 1.4 MT: 114 hp from 1.372 litres equals approximately 83.1 hp per litre. The original turbo 1.3 MT with 105 hp produces approximately 80.7 hp per litre, while the 99 hp version produces approximately 76.1 hp per litre. The naturally aspirated restyled 1.4 MT produces approximately 51.7 hp per litre, so turbocharging adds 43 hp from the same 1,372 cc displacement.

For buyers comparing 1.1 MT engine specifications, the restyled 57 hp version has 7 hp more than the 50 hp version and 6 hp more than the 51 hp versions. All use 1,108 cc, while torque rises from 84 to 87 Nm. In the original model, the two 1,116 cc 1.1 MT versions produce 55 and 58 hp.

Fiat Uno performance and fuel economy

The restyled turbo 1.4 MT reaches 100 km/h 4 seconds sooner and has a top speed 35 km/h higher than the naturally aspirated restyled 1.4 MT. Its combined consumption is 1 l/100 km greater. Compared with the restyled 0.9 MT, it is 9.5 seconds quicker to 100 km/h and 60 km/h faster, while using 2 l/100 km more on the combined cycle.

The original turbo diesel 1.4 MT is the economy choice among versions with complete consumption figures. Against the restyled gasoline 1.4 MT with 71 hp, it has 1 hp more, reaches 100 km/h in the same 12.4 seconds, has the same 165 km/h top speed, and uses 1.2 l/100 km less combined.

Fiat Uno weight, ground clearance and tank size

Among versions with measured kerb weight, the original 1.1 MT with 55 hp is lightest at 718 kg, or approximately 13.1 kg per horsepower. The restyled 0.9 MT carries approximately 16.4 kg per horsepower, while the restyled 1.4 MT turbo carries approximately 8.2 kg per horsepower. That gives the turbo the strongest measured weight-to-power result despite its 940 kg kerb weight.

Body length, width, height and wheel sizes are not measured in the supplied catalogue data. The recorded tank capacity is 38 litres across every listed version.

Which Fiat Uno version to choose and why

Choose the original 1.4 MT turbo diesel if documented fuel economy matters most. Its 72 hp and 131 Nm are paired with 5.7 l/100 km in the city, 4.2 l/100 km on the highway and 6 l/100 km combined. It also offers measured performance of 12.4 seconds to 100 km/h and 165 km/h.

Choose the restyled 1.0 MT with 46 hp for a low-consumption gasoline specification. Its 6.7 l/100 km city figure is 0.4 l/100 km below the 0.9 MT, although its 6.4 l/100 km combined figure is 0.2 l/100 km higher. It also cuts 0.2 seconds from the 0.9 MT’s acceleration time and adds 5 km/h to its top speed.

Choose a restyled 1.1 MT with 57 hp over the 51 hp version when selecting by output alone: both have the same measured 760 kg kerb weight, 16-second acceleration, 150 km/h top speed and 6.5 l/100 km combined consumption, but the 57 hp engine supplies 6 hp more and 3 Nm more. The data lists each output with alternative rear-suspension entries, so that detail should be checked against the exact car.

Choose the naturally aspirated restyled 1.4 MT with 71 hp when you want substantially better measured performance than the small gasoline engines without moving to the turbo. It reaches 100 km/h in 12.4 seconds, which is 5.3 seconds sooner than the 46 hp 1.0 MT, and its 165 km/h maximum is 20 km/h higher. The trade-off is a combined figure of 7.2 l/100 km, 0.8 l/100 km above that 1.0 MT.

Choose the restyled turbo 1.4 MT with 114 hp when acceleration, top speed and power-to-weight are the priorities. It is the clear numerical performance leader, with 165 Nm, 8.4 seconds to 100 km/h, 200 km/h and approximately 8.2 kg per horsepower. Its 8.2 l/100 km combined consumption is also the highest measured figure in this comparison. Prices, reliability, problems, condition and sale availability are not measured in the supplied data, so they cannot be used to rank these versions.