Citroen C3 Picasso 2009 vs Ford Fusion 2005
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 204 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
| Citroen C3 Picasso engine produces 20 HP more power than Ford Fusion, whereas torque is 41 NM more than Ford Fusion. Despite the higher power, Citroen C3 Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fusion is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C3 Picasso consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C3 Picasso could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 Picasso consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C3 Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.53 m | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso is larger. Citroen C3 Picasso is 6 cm longer than the Ford Fusion, 5 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C3 Picasso is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1506 litres | 1175 litres | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso has more luggage capacity. Citroen C3 Picasso has 48 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fusion. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C3 Picasso (by 331 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 Picasso is 0.3 metres more than that of the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`807 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Ford Fusion has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 Picasso has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Ford Fusion, so Ford Fusion quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3000 | |
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