Citroen C1 2014 vs Fiat 500 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 0.9 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: | 82 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 116 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Fiat 500 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C1 engine produces 23 HP less power than Fiat 500, whereas torque is 29 NM less than Fiat 500. Due to the lower power, Citroen C1 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C1 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Citroen C1 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat 500, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C1 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C1 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat 500. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 250'000 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 Citroen C1 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | Used also on Alfa Romeo MiTo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C1 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.44 m | 3.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
| Citroen C1 is 13 cm shorter than the Fiat 500, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C1 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 196 litres | 185 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
780 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Citroen C1 has 11 litres more trunk space than the Fiat 500. The Fiat 500 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`240 | 915 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Citroen C1 scores higher in safety tests, but Fiat 500 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 | below average | |
| Fiat 500 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen C1, so Fiat 500 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 12 800 | |
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