Fiat 500 2007 vs Suzuki Alto 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 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: | 69 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 102 NM | 90 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Fiat 500 is more dynamic to drive. Fiat 500 engine produces 1 HP more power than Suzuki Alto, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Suzuki Alto. Thanks to more power Fiat 500 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Alto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat 500 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Alto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat 500 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat 500 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Alto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Alto 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: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Panda, Fiat Punto | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Agila, Suzuki Splash | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Fiat 500 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.55 m | 3.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Fiat 500 is 5 cm longer than the Suzuki Alto, 3 cm wider, while the height of Fiat 500 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 185 litres | 129 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Fiat 500 has more luggage capacity. Fiat 500 has 56 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Alto. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat 500 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Suzuki Alto. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`305 | 1`250 | |
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| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 2800 | |
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