Suzuki Alto 2002 vs Citroen C1 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.0 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: | 63 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 85 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.8 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Citroen C1 is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Alto engine produces 5 HP less power than Citroen C1, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Citroen C1. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Alto reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Alto consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C1, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Alto could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Alto consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 280'000 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 Suzuki Alto engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Yaris, Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107, Peugeot 108 | |
| 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. | |||
| Citroen C1 2005 1.0 engine: Engine often vibrates and has difficulty starting in cold weather. Timing chain lifetime is not very long. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.50 m | 3.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.48 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Suzuki Alto is 6 cm longer than the Citroen C1, 15 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 139 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 712 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 9.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Alto is 0.3 metres less than that of the Citroen C1. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1800 | |
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