Opel Adam 2013 vs Fiat 500 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 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: | 70 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 115 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 14.8 seconds | |
| Opel Adam engine produces 1 HP more power than Fiat 500, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Fiat 500. Despite the higher power, Opel Adam reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Fiat 500 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Adam consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat 500, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Adam could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Adam consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat 500. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 38 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 560 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: | 5 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Chevrolet Aveo | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Panda, Fiat Punto | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 3.70 m | 3.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.49 m | |
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Opel Adam is larger, but slightly lower. Opel Adam is 13 cm longer than the Fiat 500, 9 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 170 litres | 185 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
663 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Adam has 15 litres less trunk space than the Fiat 500. This could mean that the Opel Adam uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Adam is 0.5 metres more than that of the Fiat 500, which means Opel Adam can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`455 | 1`305 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Adam scores higher in safety tests, but Fiat 500 is better rated in child safety tests. The Opel Adam scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| 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 (€): | 7800 | 12 800 | |
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