In the 500, the 1.2 is the engine of choice if your main priority is economy and you are prepared to drive accordingly. Averaged over 3yrs / 20000 miles, mine has managed a shade over 60mpg but you will need to keep the speed below 55mph at all times to get close to this.
Most TA owners on the 500 forum are averaging figures in the low 40's, so in a heavier Punto, 38-40mpg would be in line with my expectations if you drive normally at or close to UK speed limits.
I'd agree the official figures are not typical of most folks experience; a quick check on fuelly shows that average real-world TA economy figures are no better than the 1.2. IMO, anyone paying a premium for the TA engine over the 1.2 in the expectation of better economy could justifiably claim to have been misled.
Most TA owners on the 500 forum are averaging figures in the low 40's, so in a heavier Punto, 38-40mpg would be in line with my expectations if you drive normally at or close to UK speed limits.
I'd agree the official figures are not typical of most folks experience; a quick check on fuelly shows that average real-world TA economy figures are no better than the 1.2. IMO, anyone paying a premium for the TA engine over the 1.2 in the expectation of better economy could justifiably claim to have been misled.
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