Citroen C1 2012 vs Suzuki Alto 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 93 NM | 90 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 14 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 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 5.4 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 Suzuki Alto, 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 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Alto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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 Suzuki Alto engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Yaris, Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107, Peugeot 108 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Agila, Suzuki Splash | |
| 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 | 3.50 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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