Fiat 500 2007 vs Chevrolet Spark 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 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: | 69 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 102 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Fiat 500 is more dynamic to drive. Fiat 500 engine produces 1 HP more power than Chevrolet Spark, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Chevrolet Spark. Thanks to more power Fiat 500 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Panda, Fiat Punto | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Fiat 500 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.55 m | 3.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
| Fiat 500 is 9 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Spark, 3 cm wider, while the height of Fiat 500 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 185 litres | 170 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 873 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Fiat 500 has 15 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Spark. The Chevrolet Spark may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat 500 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Spark, which means Fiat 500 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`305 | 1`355 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Fiat 500 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Spark has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Fiat 500, so Fiat 500 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 2800 | |
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