Fiat Punto I (176) 70 1.7 TD (70 hp)

Diesel engine with 70 hp (51 kW) and 99 lb-ft (134 Nm), built 1994–1997, hatchback body, front-wheel drive. It is the most powerful diesel version of the generation.

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Power70 hp (51 kW)
Torque99 lb-ft (134 Nm)
0–62 mph14.8 s
Top speed101 mph (163 km/h)
FuelDiesel

Specifications

Engine

Engine version70 1.7 TD (70 hp)
Engine code176A5000
Displacement1.7 L (1,698 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Transverse
Valves per cylinder2
ValvetrainOHC
Fuel systemStandard diesel injection (SDI)
Compression ratio19
Bore82.6 mm
Stroke79.1 mm
Engine oil capacity5.1 qt (4.8 l)

Performance

Power70 hp (51 kW) @ 4500 rpm
Torque99 lb-ft (134 Nm) @ 2500 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)14.8 s
Top speed101 mph (163 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelDiesel
City28 mpg (8.4 l/100 km)
Highway38 mpg (6.2 l/100 km)
Fuel tank12.4 gal (47 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length148.0 in (3,760 mm)
Width64.0 in (1,625 mm)
Height57.5 in (1,460 mm)
Curb weight2,227 lb (1,010 kg)
Gross vehicle weight3,219 lb (1,460 kg)
Cargo volume9.7 cu ft (275 l)
Drag coefficient0.31

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
Gears5
SteeringHydraulic power steering
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionTrailing arm
Tires175/60 R14

What to check on a Fiat Punto with this engine

  • On a diesel, check the particulate filter (DPF), the injectors and the dual-mass flywheel: they are the expensive repairs.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Fiat Punto I (176) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.1 (55 hp)Gasoline55 hp (40 kW)
60 1.2 (58 hp)Gasoline58 hp (43 kW)
75 1.2 (73 hp)Gasoline73 hp (54 kW)
GT 1.4 Turbo (133 hp)Gasoline133 hp (98 kW)
1.7 D (57 hp)Diesel57 hp (42 kW)
90 1.6 (88 hp)Gasoline88 hp (65 kW)
60 1.2 (60 hp)Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)

← All Fiat Punto I (176) engines

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