Seat Arosa 2001 vs Fiat 500 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 50 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 86 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.7 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Fiat 500 is a more dynamic driving. Seat Arosa engine produces 19 HP less power than Fiat 500, whereas torque is 16 NM less than Fiat 500. Due to the lower power, Seat Arosa reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.1 | |
| 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 Seat Arosa consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat 500, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Arosa could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Arosa consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat 500. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Fiat 500 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 3 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Volkswagen Lupo | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Seat Arosa 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: | 3.55 m | 3.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Seat Arosa and Fiat 500 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 130 litres | 185 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
790 litres | no data | |
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Fiat 500 has more luggage space. Seat Arosa has 55 litres less trunk space than the Fiat 500. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Arosa is 0.6 metres more than that of the Fiat 500, which means Seat Arosa can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`360 | 1`305 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Fiat 500 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Arosa has serious deffects in 170 percent more cases than Fiat 500, so Fiat 500 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 4600 | |
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