Seat Arosa 2001 vs Fiat 500 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 0.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 50 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 86 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Fiat 500 is a more dynamic driving. Seat Arosa engine produces 35 HP less power than Fiat 500, whereas torque is 59 NM less than Fiat 500. Due to the lower power, Seat Arosa reaches 100 km/h speed 6.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Fiat 500 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Arosa consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Arosa consumes 0.4 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 | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Fiat 500 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 550 litres | |
| Seat Arosa has 55 litres less trunk space than the Fiat 500. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Seat Arosa (by 240 litres). | |||
| 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`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 4600 | |
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