Fiat 500 2015 vs Citroen C1 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 0.9 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Fiat 500 engine produces 3 HP more power than Citroen C1, whereas torque is 29 NM more than Citroen C1. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Fiat 500 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C1, which means that by driving the Fiat 500 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Fiat 500 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 370'000 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: | 14 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Fiat Punto | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | |
| 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: | 3.57 m | 3.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
| Fiat 500 is 13 cm longer than the Citroen C1, width is practically the same , while the height of Fiat 500 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 185 litres | 196 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 780 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Fiat 500 has 11 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C1. This could mean that the Fiat 500 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 930 | 1`240 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Citroen C1 scores higher in 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 (€): | 14 000 | 6600 | |
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