Fiat 500 2015 vs Fiat Panda 2012

 
Fiat 500
2015 -
Fiat Panda
2012 -
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 0.9 Petrol1.2 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming belt
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.

Performance

Power: 85 HP69 HP
Torque: 145 NM102 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11 seconds13.2 seconds
Fiat 500 is more dynamic to drive.
Fiat 500 engine produces 16 HP more power than Fiat Panda, whereas torque is 43 NM more than Fiat Panda. Thanks to more power Fiat 500 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.84.8
Real fuel consumption: 6.1 l/100km6.1 l/100km
The Fiat 500 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Fiat 500 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Panda, which means that by driving the Fiat 500 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 35 litres35 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 920 km in combined cycle720 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway890 km on highway
570 km with real consumption570 km with real consumption
Fiat 500 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 280'000 km330'000 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 Panda engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 14 years17 years
Engine spread: Used also on Fiat PuntoInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Punto, Fiat 500
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Fiat Panda might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 3.57 m3.53 m
Width: 1.63 m1.58 m
Height: 1.49 m1.54 m
Fiat 500 is larger, but lower.
Fiat 500 is 4 cm longer than the Fiat Panda, 5 cm wider, while the height of Fiat 500 is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 185 litres206 litres
Fiat Panda has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Fiat 500 has 21 litres less trunk space than the Fiat Panda. 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: no data9.1 meters
Gross weight (kg): 9301`305
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

low
Fiat 500 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Panda has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Fiat 500, so Fiat 500 quality is probably better
Average price (€): 12 8004000
Pros and Cons: Fiat 500 has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
Fiat Panda has
  • timing belt engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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