Citroen C1 2014 vs Suzuki Alto 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 72 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 93 NM | 90 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Citroen C1 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C1 engine produces 4 HP more power than Suzuki Alto, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Suzuki Alto. Thanks to more power Citroen C1 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 4.4 | |
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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: | 940 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C1 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.47 m | 3.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.62 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C1 is 3 cm shorter than the Suzuki Alto, 2 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C1 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 196 litres | 129 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
780 litres | 774 litres | |
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Citroen C1 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Citroen C1 has 67 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 Citroen C1 (by 6 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C1 is 0.6 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`240 | 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 (€): | 6000 | 2800 | |
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