Fiat 500 2015 vs Opel Adam 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 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 | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 102 NM | 115 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.8 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
| Fiat 500 engine produces 1 HP less power than Opel Adam, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Opel Adam. Despite less power, Fiat 500 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 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 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Adam, which means that by driving the Fiat 500 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat 500 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Adam. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 38 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Panda, Fiat Punto | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Chevrolet Aveo | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Adam 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.57 m | 3.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
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Fiat 500 is smaller, but slightly higher. Fiat 500 is 13 cm shorter than the Opel Adam, 9 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 185 litres | 170 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 663 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Fiat 500 has 15 litres more trunk space than the Opel Adam. The Opel Adam may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.3 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat 500 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Adam, which means Fiat 500 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`305 | 1`455 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Adam scores higher in safety tests. The Opel Adam scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Opel Adam has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat 500 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Opel Adam, so Opel Adam quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 7800 | |
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