Citroen Xsara Picasso 2007 vs Opel Meriva 2005
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 110 HP | 101 HP | |
Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
Citroen Xsara Picasso is more dynamic to drive. Citroen Xsara Picasso engine produces 9 HP more power than Opel Meriva, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Citroen Xsara Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.3 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
The Citroen Xsara Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Xsara Picasso consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that by driving the Citroen Xsara Picasso over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xsara Picasso consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 52 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
910 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Citroen Xsara Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.28 m | 4.04 m | |
Width: | 1.75 m | 1.69 m | |
Height: | 1.64 m | 1.62 m | |
Citroen Xsara Picasso is larger. Citroen Xsara Picasso is 24 cm longer than the Opel Meriva, 6 cm wider, while the height of Citroen Xsara Picasso is 2 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 350 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1410 litres | |
Citroen Xsara Picasso has more luggage capacity. Citroen Xsara Picasso has 200 litres more trunk space than the Opel Meriva. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara Picasso is 1 metres more than that of the Opel Meriva, which means Citroen Xsara Picasso can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`910 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | below average | average | |
Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xsara Picasso has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 2200 | 2600 | |
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