Fiat 500 2012 vs Audi A1 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 0.9 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is a more dynamic driving. Fiat 500 engine produces 19 HP more power than Audi A1, but torque is 15 NM less than Audi A1. Despite the higher power, Fiat 500 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Fiat 500 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat 500 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1, which means that by driving the Fiat 500 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Fiat 500 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 250'000 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 Audi A1 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Alfa Romeo MiTo | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Caddy, Skoda Fabia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A1 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Audi A1 2010 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifespan is relatively low. There tends to be increased vibration at idling speed. Problems with the fuel pressure pump may be the first sign of a petrol smell in the oil. ... More about Audi A1 2010 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.42 m | |
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Fiat 500 is larger. Fiat 500 is 19 cm longer than the Audi A1, 4 cm wider, while the height of Fiat 500 is 24 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 343 litres | 270 litres | |
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Fiat 500 has more luggage capacity. Fiat 500 has 73 litres more trunk space than the Audi A1. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat 500 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Audi A1, which means Fiat 500 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`490 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi A1 scores higher in safety tests. The Audi A1 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Audi A1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat 500 has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Audi A1, so Audi A1 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 7600 | |
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