Citroën C1 I or Suzuki Alto V (HA12)?

2005–2014 vs 2002–2008 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: C1 I 3,435 mm, Alto V (HA12) 3,495 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: C1 I 139 l, Alto V (HA12) 177 l.
Lowest consumption: C1 I 4.1 l/100 km, Alto V (HA12) 5.4 l/100 km.
Power: C1 I 40–50 kW, Alto V (HA12) 46 kW.
Standard equipment: C1 I 14 items (Vibe), Alto V (HA12) 13 items (GA).
On Autodrom: Alto V (HA12) from €2,000 (1 listing); no C1 I is listed right now.

Citroën C1 I2005–2014 · 6 engines · Vibe, SX, Attraction, ConfortSpecifications →Listings →

Suzuki Alto V (HA12)2002–2008 · 1 engine · GA, GLSpecifications →1 listing from €2,000 →

Only differences

better value

	Citroën C1 I2005–2014no listings	Suzuki Alto V (HA12)2002–20081 listing · from €2,000
Dimensions
Length	Length3,435 mm	Length3,495 mm
Width	Width1,630 mm	Width1,475 mm
Height	Height1,465 mm–1,470 mm	Height1,460 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,340 mm	Wheelbase2,360 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance160 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume139 l	Trunk volume177 l
Curb weight	Curb weight790 kg–890 kg	Curb weight790 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank35 l	Fuel tank35 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2014	Production years2002–2008
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines1
Power	Power40–50 kW (54–68 hp)	Power46 kW (63 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.4	Displacement (l)1.1
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.1 l/100 km · 1.4 HDi 54	Lowest consumption5.4 l/100 km · 1.1
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h13.7 s · 1.0 68	Best 0–100 km/h13.9 s · 1.1
Top speed	Top speed157 km/h	Top speed153 km/h
Trim levelsVibe · GA
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim14 · Vibe	Items in the base trim13 · GA
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim24 · Exclusive	Items in the top trim19 · GL
Equipment · Comfort1 · 1
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
4 Seats	4 Seats✓	4 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation—	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Safety5 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 1
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€2,000

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Citroën C1 I or Suzuki Alto V (HA12)?

Length: Suzuki Alto V (HA12) 3,495 mm, Citroën C1 I 3,435 mm (a 60 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,360 vs 2,340 mm. Boot: 177 vs 139 l.

Which uses less fuel — Citroën C1 I or Suzuki Alto V (HA12)?

The most frugal Citroën C1 I uses 4.1 l/100 km (1.4 HDi 54); the most frugal Suzuki Alto V (HA12) 5.4 l/100 km (1.1).

Which is more powerful — Citroën C1 I or Suzuki Alto V (HA12)?

The strongest Citroën C1 I makes 50 kW (68 hp) (1.0 68); the strongest Suzuki Alto V (HA12) 46 kW (63 hp) (1.1).

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