Citroen C2 2003 vs Fiat Panda 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 147 NM | 131 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Citroen C2 engine produces 10 HP more power than Fiat Panda, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Fiat Panda. Despite the higher power, Citroen C2 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Panda is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Citroen C2 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Panda, which means that by driving the Citroen C2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C2 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Panda. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 530 km with real consumption | 480 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Citroen C2 2003 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Citroen C2 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.67 m | 3.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.58 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.54 m | |
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Citroen C2 is larger, but lower. Citroen C2 is 13 cm longer than the Fiat Panda, 8 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C2 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 166 litres | 206 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
879 litres | no data | |
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Fiat Panda has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Citroen C2 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Fiat Panda. This could mean that the Citroen C2 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 9.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C2 is 1.6 metres more than that of the Fiat Panda, which means Citroen C2 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`430 | no data | |
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| Quality: | low | low | |
| Fiat Panda has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen C2, so Fiat Panda quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2600 | |
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