Fiat 500 2007 vs Peugeot 108 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 69 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 102 NM | 96 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 13 seconds | |
| Fiat 500 engine produces 1 HP more power than Peugeot 108, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Peugeot 108. Thanks to more power Fiat 500 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 108 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat 500 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 108, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat 500 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat 500 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 108. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 108 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Fiat 500 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Panda, Fiat Punto | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Yaris, Citroen C1, Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 108 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.55 m | 3.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Fiat 500 is 7 cm longer than the Peugeot 108, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Fiat 500 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 185 litres | 196 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 780 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Fiat 500 has 11 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 108. This could mean that the Fiat 500 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat 500 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Peugeot 108, which means Fiat 500 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`305 | 1`240 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Peugeot 108 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat 500 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Peugeot 108, so Peugeot 108 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 5800 | |
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