2009 Fiat 500 vs. 2012 Citroen C1
To start off, 2012 Citroen C1 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C1 weights approximately 467 kg more than 2009 Fiat 500.
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 (132 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat 500 | 2012 Citroen C1 | |
| Make | Fiat | Citroen |
| Model | 500 | C1 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 13.7 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 | 1005 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 35 L |
