Citroën Axel (1985 – 1989) vs Fiat Panda (1986 – 2002): specs compared
The Citroën Axel is the more powerful of the two, with up to 61 hp against 54 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 13.1 s against 14.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 157 km/h against 140 km/h. The Fiat Panda uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 7.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 674 kg against 824 kg. At 3,721 mm, the Citroën Axel is 310 mm longer than the Fiat Panda.
| Specification |
Citroën
Axel
1985 – 1989
|
Fiat
Panda
1986 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Italy |
| Documented years | 1985 – 1989 | 1986 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 58 – 61 hp | 34 – 54 hp |
| Torque | 79 – 96 Nm | 57 – 88 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.1 – 15.4 s | 14.9 – 23.0 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 157 km/h | 125 – 140 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.3 – 7.6 L/100 km | 5.3 – 6.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,721 mm | 3,411 mm |
| Width | 1,539 mm | 1,501 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,370 mm | 2,159 mm |
| Curb weight | 824 – 836 kg | 674 – 724 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.