Suzuki Alto 2009 vs Citroen C1 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 90 NM | 95 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
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Citroen C1 is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Alto engine produces 1 HP less power than Citroen C1, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Citroen C1. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Alto reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Alto consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Alto consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C1 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 2014 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 | 3.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.62 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Suzuki Alto is 3 cm longer than the Citroen C1, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Alto is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 129 litres | 196 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
774 litres | 780 litres | |
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Citroen C1 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Suzuki Alto has 67 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 Citroen C1 (by 6 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Alto is 0.6 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`240 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Citroen C1 scores higher in safety tests. The Citroen C1 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 6000 | |
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