Citroën C2 or Fiat 500 (Type 312)?

2003–2009 vs 2007–2024 · Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 3-door/Convertible

In short

Length: C2 3,666 mm, 500 (Type 312) 3,571 mm — a 10 cm difference.
Boot: C2 166 l, 500 (Type 312) 185 l.
Lowest consumption: C2 4.2 l/100 km, 500 (Type 312) 3.8 l/100 km.
Power: C2 44–92 kW, 500 (Type 312) 51–77 kW.
Standard equipment: C2 15 items (X), 500 (Type 312) 26 items (Pop).
On Autodrom: 500 (Type 312) from €8,200 (1 listing); no C2 is listed right now.

Citroën C22003–2009 · 9 engines · X, SX, VTR, VTSSpecifications →Listings →

Fiat 500 (Type 312)2007–2024 · 13 engines · Pop, Lounge, Sport, Pop StarSpecifications →1 listing from €8,200 →

Only differences

better value

	Citroën C22003–2009no listings	Fiat 500 (Type 312)2007–20241 listing · from €8,200
Dimensions
Length	Length3,666 mm	Length3,546 mm–3,571 mm
Width	Width1,659 mm	Width1,627 mm
Height	Height1,461 mm–1,474 mm	Height1,488 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,315 mm	Wheelbase2,300 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume166 l	Trunk volume182 l–185 l
Curb weight	Curb weight932 kg–1,122 kg	Curb weight880 kg–1,020 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank41 l	Fuel tank35 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2003–2009	Production years2007–2024
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines13
Power	Power44–92 kW (60–125 hp)	Power51–77 kW (69–105 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–1.6	Displacement (l)0.9–1.4
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.2 l/100 km · 1.4 HDi SensoDrive	Lowest consumption3.8 l/100 km · 1.3 Multijet 16V 95
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 1.6 16V VTS	Best 0–100 km/h10 s · 0.9 TwinAir 105
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed188 km/h
Trim levelsX · Pop
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim15 · X	Items in the base trim26 · Pop
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim29 · VTS	Items in the top trim35 · Lounge
Equipment · Comfort2 · 4
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
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 · Multimedia2 · 3
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 · Safety4 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€8,200

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Citroën C2 or Fiat 500 (Type 312)?

Length: Citroën C2 3,666 mm, Fiat 500 (Type 312) 3,571 mm (a 95 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,315 vs 2,300 mm. Boot: 166 vs 185 l.

Which uses less fuel — Citroën C2 or Fiat 500 (Type 312)?

The most frugal Citroën C2 uses 4.2 l/100 km (1.4 HDi SensoDrive); the most frugal Fiat 500 (Type 312) 3.8 l/100 km (1.3 Multijet 16V 95).

Which is more powerful — Citroën C2 or Fiat 500 (Type 312)?

The strongest Citroën C2 makes 92 kW (125 hp) (1.6 16V VTS); the strongest Fiat 500 (Type 312) 77 kW (105 hp) (0.9 TwinAir 105).

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