Toyota iQ 2009 vs Fiat 500 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 123 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Toyota iQ is more dynamic to drive. Toyota iQ engine produces 29 HP more power than Fiat 500, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Fiat 500. Thanks to more power Toyota iQ reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 32 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 440 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Fiat 500 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 330'000 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 Fiat 500 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Verso | 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. Toyota iQ might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota iQ 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. | |||
| Toyota iQ 2009 1.3 engine: The engine is known for its reliability but exhibits several common issues, especially as mileage increases. Owners report minor oil consumption, which tends to grow over time due to piston ring coking. Individual ignition ... More about Toyota iQ 2009 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 2.99 m | 3.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
| Toyota iQ is 56 cm shorter than the Fiat 500, 5 cm wider, while the height of Toyota iQ is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 32 litres | 185 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
363 litres | no data | |
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Fiat 500 has more luggage space. Toyota iQ has 153 litres less trunk space than the Fiat 500. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 7.8 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota iQ is 1.4 metres less than that of the Fiat 500, which means Toyota iQ can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`270 | 1`305 | |
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| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Toyota iQ has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat 500 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Toyota iQ, so Toyota iQ quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 4800 | |
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