2009 Citroen C2 vs. 2009 Fiat 500
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C2 and 2009 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C2 (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2009 Fiat 500. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C2 should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat 500 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2009 Citroen C2.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Fiat 500 (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C2. (143 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C2 | 2009 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | C2 | 500 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 35 L |