Suzuki Alto 2009 vs Citroen C1 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 90 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Citroen C1 is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Alto and Citroen C1 have the same engine power, but Suzuki Alto torque is 3 NM less than Citroen C1. Suzuki Alto reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C1 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Suzuki Alto consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C1, which means that by driving the Suzuki Alto over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, 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: | 790 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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: | 12 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Agila, Suzuki Splash | 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 2008 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: | 1.60 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Suzuki Alto is 7 cm longer than the Citroen C1, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 129 litres | 139 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
774 litres | 751 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Suzuki Alto has 10 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C1. This could mean that the Suzuki Alto uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Alto (by 23 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9 meters | 9.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Alto is 0.5 metres less than that of the Citroen C1, which means Suzuki Alto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`250 | 1`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2000 | |
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