Citroen C1 2012 vs Suzuki Alto 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 93 NM | 90 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Citroen C1 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C1 and Suzuki Alto have the same engine power, but Citroen C1 torque is 3 NM more than Suzuki Alto. Citroen C1 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.2 | |
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The Citroen C1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C1 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Alto, which means that by driving the Citroen C1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C1 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.44 m | 3.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C1 is 6 cm shorter than the Suzuki Alto, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 139 litres | 129 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
751 litres | 774 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Citroen C1 has 10 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Alto. The Suzuki Alto may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Alto (by 23 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C1 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Suzuki Alto, which means Citroen C1 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`190 | 1`250 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Citroen C1 scores higher in safety tests, but Suzuki Alto is better rated in child safety tests. The Citroen C1 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 2800 | |
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